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Bernie Sanders: “Incredibly, and this really is quite incredible, one out of every four senior citizens in America are trying to live on…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2024
Incredibly, and this really is quite incredible, one out of every four senior citizens in America are trying to live on an income of less than $15,000 a year.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders emphasizes the financial struggles of many senior citizens.

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