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“The full retirement age is 67 and the lifespan is 80, so when they first conceived Social Security, they didn't think they were going to be paying benefits for 13-15 years. That's one of the reasons why this pyramid scheme isn't working.”

Quote by Joe Heck

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Joe Heck is a U.S. Representative from Nevada, serving as a member of the Republican Party. Born on October 30, 1961, he has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since [year]. He is recognized for his work on healthcare and national security issues. more

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