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On the recordMay 14, 2019
Social Security would work even better if people with high incomes paid their fair share.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal advocates for higher contributions from high-income earners to improve Social Security.

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