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50 Years In, Most SSI Recipients Live in Poverty. That is a Policy Choice . . .

by Stephen Nuñez Roosevelt Institute Excellent piece by Stephen Nuñez on SSI and it not adjusting or growing with the changes in economic needs from 50 years ago. Indeed, for the few dollars given out, SSI appears to penalize people rather than assist them. It is ripe for a change to be more supportive of the millions of beneficiaries using it. This year marks the golden anniversary not just of Nixon’s resignation or the Happy Days premiere,...

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