New Social Security Bill Calls for Study of Inflation Impact

News June 25, 2024 at 02:08 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • The bill requires the U.S. Comptroller to create a plan to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits from inflation.
  • Social Security advocates Maria Freese and Nancy Altman say the bill is going nowhere.
  • They called it a smokescreen, saying its sponsor, Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, favors cutting benefits.
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