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Tim Kaine: “I think that Social Security does not contribute to the deficit.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
I think that Social Security does not contribute to the deficit.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine argues Social Security should be treated separately from deficit discussions.

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