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Bernie Sanders: “If that massive transfer of wealth and income did not take place, Social Security would be in much better financial…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
If that massive transfer of wealth and income did not take place, Social Security would be in much better financial shape
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Discussing the impact of wealth inequality on Social Security and national debt.

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