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Wyden Says Trillions in Taxes Dodged by Ultra-Rich Could Fund Social Security Until 2100 | Common Dreams

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Sen. Ron Wyden : "The ultra-wealthy are avoiding nearly $2 trillion in taxes every 10 years " "That is enough to keep Social Security whole till the end of this century ," he said.

Wyden 's remarks came during a hearing titled " Social Security Forever : Delivering Benefits and Protecting Retirement Security" Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse , chair of the Senate Budget Committee , blasted GOP proposals to raise the retirement age.