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US Social Security Faces a $500-a-Month Cut — A New Commission Might Be the Only Fix
MarketWatch·Sunday, 21 June 2026
A new legislative proposal would create a bipartisan commission to fix the finances of Social Security and Medicare, both of which are under pressure. Without action, Social Security beneficiaries could face cuts of around $500 a month.
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The health of US social safety nets affects American consumer spending, which ripples through global trade and demand for goods that countries like India export.
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