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LiberalFighter

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7. They should make sure that Social Security and Medicare is paid for

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon May 22, 2023, 12:26 PM

May 2023

since 1) Social Security should be in a separate account that should not be touched by Congress to pay other bills, 2) Medicare was also deducted from current retirees when they were working and the Part B premiums is paid monthly by retirees and should also not be touched by Congress to pay other bills.

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