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Think you know who gets social security? Think again! 36% of Social Security recipients are not retired workers, but children, the disabled, or spouses
and survivors of workers. Almost one of every six Americans receives a Social Security benefit today. To see who benefits, how much they get and how much it matters to them, see today’s infographic. You’ll be surprised!
This is the 9th in a series* of 100 facts about big issues facing American voters which are being presented by www.FaceTheFactsUSA.org every day until the election to help Americans debunk myths, hold better conversations, get involved, and make choices as smarter citizens.
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Face the Facts USA is a nonpartisan, independently-funded initiative, backed by Americans who believe facts should come first in our national debate. We’re supported by The George Washington University and based at GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs, where faculty and students work with journalists and media professionals to research facts….Face the Facts USA slices through the hyperbole, spin, and slant that gunk up the biggest issues facing America today – and presents exhaustively researched and vetted facts in a compelling, easy-to-digest way.
Fact#9* Released: Aug. 7, 2012 Social Security
How do we know?
Check the original sources behind the fact:
- US Social Security Administration: “Annual benefits paid from the OASI Trust Fund, by type of benefit, calendar years 1937-2011”
- US Social Security Administration: “Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2011”
- US Social Security Administration: “Social Security Program Fact Sheet”
- AARP: “Social Security: “Who’s Counting On it?”
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2. Fact #2: The U.S. Has the Highest Corporate Tax Rate in the World
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