"In order for the next president to tackle this issue as they should, they will need to have leveled with the public about the threats the debt presents and what will be needed to fix the problem. So far neither candidate has come close to doing this," she said.
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Lawmakers can’t continue avoiding the Social Security issue because it is becoming a full-blown crisis, Ms. MacGuineas said.
Biden, Trump keep it vague on looming Social Security insolvency crisis
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