Jim McDermott actually said...

The funding problem was not excessive benefit outlays that the States were responsible for, but the failure of taxes to bring the trust funds back to previous balances.

Context

McDermott emphasizes that funding issues stem from inadequate tax contributions, not high benefit payouts.

04/24/2012

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