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Elizabeth Warren: “Half of all American seniors rely on Social Security for…”

Featuring: Elizabeth Warren, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Massachusetts

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Social Security is under threat. Here's why you should care.

Published | Video Starts at 05:24

Think about $56. That's not even enough to cover a week's worth worth of groceries for most people. That's hitting American seniors and people with disabilities especially hard. And here's why. Half of all American seniors rely on Social Security for half of their income. And it's the only source of income for one out of four people. Here's what I think. We need to expand Social Security, make sure that every American who relies on Social Security can afford their basic needs. (05:24–05:31)

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Asserts that half of all American seniors rely on Social Security for half of their income.

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