Sen. Chuck Schumer warned a debt default could mean social security checks stop for millions of Americans.
On Sunday, Schumer called on House Republicans to pass a so-called"clean" debt ceiling bill.
"Default is going to have so many problems for so many people. But we're here to highlight one, and it's three words, social security shutdown," said Schumer."Pass a clean debt ceiling to avoid risk of great harm to seniors."
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