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PBS NewsHour  How Severe Are Problems With Social Security?

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Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: How Severe Are Problems With Social Security?

Social Security checks go out on Wednesday to more than 52 million Americans, but the viability of the program has recently taken center stage in the GOP presidential nomination race. Ray Suarez discusses the economics of Social Security with David John of The Heritage Foundation and Henry Aaron of The Brookings Institution.

Duration: (11:20)
Premiere Date: 09/28/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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