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On the recordOctober 6, 2010
If we raise the retirement age even farther, it doesn't mean that they will be able to work any longer.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Arguing that raising the retirement age won't help older workers maintain employment.

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