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What Eliminating the Social Security Tax Cap Would Mean for High Earners

Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.

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The third rail isn’t what it used to be. As the Social Security fund’s insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes-even Republicans“I’m willing to look at the tax rate. I am willing to raise the amount of income through tax.”

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Did Ron Johnson say seniors 'misuse Social Security'? There's no evidenceThe senator has wanted to reform Social Security for years, but there was no proof he originated this quote.

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Social Security Update: Republican Wants to End Required Worker PaymentsSenator Tommy Tuberville said that Americans should be allowed to keep and invest more of their own retirement savings.

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The Many Plans to Save Social SecurityPresident Donald Trump is referenced as lawmakers including Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bill Cassidy, and Senator Tim Kaine promote competing proposals to address Social Security's long-term funding shortfall.

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