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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# Social Security Reform Gains Bipartisan Momentum as Insolvency Deadline Approaches As Social Security's trust fund depletion looms, Republican lawmakers are signaling unprecedented openness to tax increases, marking a potential shift in one of Washington's most politically sensitive debates and creating potential market implications for financial services and healthcare stocks that depend on consumer discretionary spending. The willingness to discuss payroll tax hikes—traditionally a third-rail issue—suggests legislative action may become more likely before the 2033-2035 insolvency window, which could affect
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