Another urgent item for Biden’s to-do list: The looming Social Security funding crisis

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The effects of the pandemic and the recession could accelerate shortfalls in trust funds

When you inherit a mess, as President Biden has, everyone needs you to make their issue a priority.

The coronavirus is still spreading, causing thousands of deaths each day, and we can’t get enough vaccine in the arms of people to stop it or at least slow it down.

People are struggling to pay their rent or mortgages or put food on the table. Last week, 900,000 people filed new unemployment claims. Continue reading.