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Where Talarico, Paxton stand on Social Security reform as issue comes into focus
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· September 18, 2026
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The federal program’s main trust fund could be depleted by 2032. With senators elected this cycle set to serve for the next six years, they'll need to address the looming shortfall.
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Key takeaway With senators elected this cycle set to serve for the next six years, they'll need to address the looming shortfall.
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