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John Larson: “The last time Congress has enhanced [Social Security] was…”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Representative John Larson Discusses Trump's Tariffs and Social Security Reforms on Washington Journal

Published | Video Starts at 09:09

… anti poverty program for children until the child tax credit becomes permanent, remains intact, because that's exactly what the American people need. And they're astonished when they find out that The last time Congress has enhanced [Social Security] was 1971. You think a few things have changed since 1971, and Richard Nixon was president. Certainly the American people know this, and it's long overdue. (09:09–09:17)

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Asserts that Congress last enhanced Social Security in 1971.

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