'The trust funds are strong because most Americans contribute to them with every paycheck,' said one advocate. 'They could be even stronger if the wealthiest Americans paid their fair share.'
that operate behind closed doors, aimed at forcing cuts that would not be supported in the sunshine."
that"the takeaway from this report is that whether to expand or cut Social Security's modest but vital benefits is a question of values, not affordability." If the OASI and DI trust funds are combined, the report notes, the resulting fund would be able to pay 100% of total scheduled Social Security benefits until 2034.
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