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Senate Eyes Social Security 'Fugitives' To Pay For Highways
WASHINGTON -- With 11 days left before federal funding runs out for the nation’s highways, bridges and roads, lawmakers are rushing to find a way to pay for an extension. One potential fix: slash Social Security benefits for so-called fugitives.
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Senate Bill May Kick 200,000 Off Social Security If They Have Arrest Warrant
The large transportation funding bill moving through the Senate would end Social Security benefits for 200,000 people who have an outstanding felony arrest warrant—but have never been convicted by a court, or have a warrant for violating probation or parole...
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These people! They lower taxes and then stick their hands into our social net. I would vote for anyone that says they would return the funds and then stop touching them.
I would honestly rather see taxes increase than watch them pull this kind of nonsense to "find" more money.