The numbers we are talking about are the unified deficit numbers. That is to say, we consolidate all of the accounts of the budget. Social Security is actually in surplus now and will be for some years to come, so the surplus of about $160 billion in Social Security is offset against the deficit and the rest of the budget, making that deficit appear smaller than it truly is.
Discussing the implications of Social Security surpluses on the unified budget deficit.
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