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Social Security funding crisis keeps Congress in the spotlight

MarketWatch highlights that the Social Security funding crisis remains a central concern, even as debates continue over what Congress would do if the program’s trust fund were ever depleted.

The outlet notes that the most immediate uncertainty is the policy response itself, underscoring how little is known about the fallback plan if funding runs out.

With that risk looming, the article argues it is important not to overlook the smaller details alongside the broader funding problem.

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