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An American flag flutters in the wind next to signage for a United States Social Security Administration office in Burbank, California. Photo by Fred Prouser/Reuters

Politics Apr 07

Most Americans oppose Social Security, Medicare cuts, AP-NORC poll says

By Amanda Seitz, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Politics Mar 07

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds press briefing
WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to fund Medicare

The White House held a press briefing on Tuesday as President Joe Biden proposed new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare.

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

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News Wrap: Congress Leaves Unfinished Business at Start of Summer Recess

In other news Friday, Congress began its five-week recess in disagreement. While the House voted to extend all Bush-era tax cuts, the Senate voted to end tax cuts for additional income above $250,000. Also, the U.N. General Assembly criticized the…

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Raising Tax Cap Explored as Way to Close Social Security Gap

The possibility of raising the cap on payroll taxes may help to close the Social Security gap, but the option could pose other problems. Business correspondent Paul Solman examines both sides of this proposed solution.

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