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On the recordOctober 17, 2011
Furthermore--and this is an enormously important issue, that needs a whole lot of discussion--does the current formulation for Social Security COLAs adequately reflect the purchasing habits of senior citizens?
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders calls for a discussion on Social Security adjustments for seniors.

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