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What to know about the $6,000 ‘senior deduction’ in GOP megabill
The Senate’s version of the “big, beautiful bill,” passed on Tuesday, includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or ...
Experts warn Senate tax bill accelerates Medicare and Social Security insolvency dates
An analysis by CRFB finds the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hasten Social Security and Medicare trust fund ...
GOP tax bill includes a $6,000 ‘senior deduction.’ Here’s who qualifies.
The provision emerged from President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to end taxes on Social Security. But experts say many are ...
Trump unaware of cuts: Told GOP bill will “touch Medicaid”
In a meeting with moderate Republicans, Trump highlighted three programs not to be cut if the GOP wanted to win elections ...
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GOP says Medicare, Social Security not on the table in debt ceiling talks - NPR
Republicans committed publicly at the State of the Union not to cut Social Security or Medicare. But it remains the party's third rail amid talks over the debt ceiling.
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Do Republicans want to cut Social Security? Scare tactics target GOP - USA TODAY
Republicans won't touch your Medicare benefits. But insolvency looms without changes. Necessary changes to Social Security and Medicare are politically possible only if both parties agree to ...
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Do Republicans want to get rid of Social Security? What they've said
"If Republicans in Congress don't want to cut Social Security and Medicare, they should propose a budget that reflects it. Until then, all they've got is their record," the White House said ...
Trump and Republicans Mislead on Policy Bill’s Effect
The president and his Senate allies have cited inaccurate claims about their tax and policy bill. As President Trump sought ...