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Sheldon Whitehouse: If that's true, the only other way to ensure long-term solvency is making the wealthy chip in more.

On the recordMarch 11, 2024
If that's true, the only other way to ensure long-term solvency is making the wealthy chip in more.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the need for wealthy contributions to maintain Medicare and Social Security.

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