Bernie Sanders: “In America today, over 20% of seniors are trying to survive…”

“Abysmally. What about senior citizens in America? Well, in America Today, roughly one in three older Americans are economically insecure with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. In America today, over 20% of seniors are trying to survive on $15,000 or less. And according to the National Council on Aging, older Americans living in poverty die nearly nine years earlier. Than their wealthier peers.” (20:52–21:03)

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