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The proposal to cut the payroll contribution rate would either undermine Social Security’s financing or employ general revenue, both of which would set the stage for future demands to cut Social Security. And it likely would not be temporary.

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The near-total lack of interest from markets means there’s precious little foundation for scientists to build on

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The near-total lack of interest from markets means there’s precious little foundation for scientists to build on