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Trust fund depletion necessitates Congressional action regarding the Social Security program.

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  1. Congress delays federal benefits for decades.

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7 reports, 6 independent, last reported Oct 6. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Trust fund depletion necessitates Congressional action regarding the Social Security program.

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How it developed

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  1. Oversight by congressional committees and GAO regarding the Social Security program.Sub-event
  2. Trust fund depletion has led to the necessity of automatic benefit cuts for Social Security.1 source
  3. SSA announced major policy updates while Congress faces pressure to enact solvency reforms.1 source
  4. Congressional action is required due to the depletion of the Social Security trust fund.1 source

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