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On the recordJuly 12, 2023
We could raise revenue and save Social Security by simply asking the rich to finally pay their fair share.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse advocates for increased taxes on the wealthy to support Social Security.

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