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      <title>Cato poll: 89% of over-65s back protecting Social Security even with higher taxes on young</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:42:03 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>A Cato Institute/YouGov survey found 89% of Americans over 65 want current retiree benefits protected even if younger workers pay higher taxes, prompting criticism from conservative commentators on social media. (2 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 1 right)</description>
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      <title>2027 Social Security COLA forecast at 3.3–3.6%, with Medicare premiums set to trim the gain</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:10:53 +0100</pubDate>
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      <description>The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be announced on 14 October. Estimates range from 3.3% to 3.6%, and Medicare deductions could reduce the extra money retirees actually receive. (2 outlets: 0 left · 2 centre · 0 right)</description>
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