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Bernie Sanders: I think this is a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing Social Security itself.

On the recordMarch 9, 2025
I think this is a prelude not only to cutting benefits, but to privatizing Social Security itself.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders expresses concern that proposed cuts are aimed at privatizing Social Security.

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