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Social Security Cuts Being Discussed by Republicans


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 11:20 GMT by Newsweek   Print publication without navigation

  • West Virginia Representative Riley Moore confirmed that Republicans have been "discussing" cutting mandatory spending
  • that is Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits
  • in order to pass Trump's tax cut agenda.

The article from Newsweek discusses the ongoing debate among Republicans regarding potential cuts to Social Security. As the U.S. faces a looming financial crisis with the Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by 2033, some GOP members are considering various reforms. These include raising the retirement age, means-testing benefits, and adjusting the cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). However, these proposals are met with resistance from both Democrats and some Republicans, who argue that Social Security benefits should not be cut, especially given its importance to millions of Americans. The discussion comes at a time when the national debt ceiling negotiations are also on the table, adding complexity to the issue. President Biden has vowed to protect Social Security, making any changes politically contentious.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-cuts-discussed-republicans-2029360 ]

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