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John Larson: “There are 73 million Americans that are currently receiving…”

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 10:18

… people that will agree with us that there needs to be an across the board increase with regard to Social Security because it hasn't taken place since 1971. And there's There are 73 million Americans that are currently receiving Social Security. and 10,000 baby boomers a day who become eligible. They also should be eligible for tax cut. Since 1983, people have been double taxed when they find themselves working after their retirement. (10:18–10:30)

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