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Politics● LowSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 7:57 PM

Lawmakers must 'keep their options open' on Social Security reform, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says

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The next U.S. president and candidates for Senate this November will be tasked with addressing Social Security's funding shortfall.

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