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"This bill shows that Social Security is fully affordable—as long as the wealthiest among us pay their fair share," said one advocate.

Legislation recently introduced by a pair of Democratic U.S. lawmakers to save Social Security for generations to come would extend the vital social program's lifespan by at least 75 years, according to a federal analysis published Tuesday.

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[–] Zorque@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago

Most of the "boomers" I know are actually Gen X.

Its not really a problem that you can wait out. And significant change is happening when people actively participate in the system rather than refusing because they think it won't work.