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If Congress does not act, Social Security benefits will by law be cut by 22% overnight.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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10/30/2026
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Valid until: 1/28/2027
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How America's Gerontocracy Squeezes the Younger Generation
youtubeVox10/30/2026
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