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Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warning Over Social Security

Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Warning Over Social Security

Summary

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former U.S. representative from Georgia, warned that Social Security could run out of money by 2033. Her comments follow a government report predicting the fund may face financial issues sooner than expected, affecting payments to millions of Americans.

Key Facts

  • Marjorie Taylor Greene warned that the Social Security trust funds might be depleted by 2033.
  • The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the trust fund running out a year earlier, in 2032.
  • If Social Security funds run out, benefits to recipients would be cut, possibly by 28% by 2036.
  • Social Security is a primary income source for over 70 million Americans.
  • The program is funded mainly by payroll taxes on workers and employers.
  • Some lawmakers propose changes, like taxing higher incomes more or allowing investments to extend fund life.
  • The CBO warns that reduced payments could slow economic growth and affect employment.
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