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How Biden reignited debate over Social Security and Medicare
Democrats and Republicans have been sparring for months over the federal government’s two main safety net programs, Social Security and Medicare. In the State of the Union address, President Biden said some Republicans want to target the programs for cuts. His remarks drew jeers from the GOP leading to an unusual moment of live policy negotiation and apparent agreement. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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