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Rather than seeing Social Security as a reflection of 1935’s problems, the goal should be to see the program as an answer to 2026’s problems, writes Kathryn Anne Edwards. (Zimmytws/Dreamstime/TNS)

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September 13, 2026

The case against cutting Social Security benefits

By KATHRYN ANNE EDWARDS Bloomberg Opinion

NEW YORK (TNS) — Are Social Security benefits too generous? Some fiscal hawks and classic conserva...

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