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“On the other end of the spectrum, these women who do live long enough to collect Social Security face the challenge of being disproportionately dependent on the Social Security system for retirement income.”

Quote by Ginny Brown-Waite

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Ginny Brown-Waite

Ginny Brown-Waite was a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving from 1993 to 2007. Born on October 5, 1943, she was recognized for her work on healthcare and veterans' issues during her tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

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