Social Security’s 90th anniversary marked by funding threats and privatization talk

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Social Security Act, signed 90 years ago, aimed to provide economic stability for older Americans and currently supports nearly 69 million people. However, the program faces a projected shortfall by 2034, exacerbated by political challenges and staffing cuts, raising concerns about its future sustainability and public confidence in its viability.

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