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“It is estimated that raising the retirement age to 70 would cut the shortfall by about 36%. But this proposal has some drawbacks. Women and men who have worked jobs that require manual labor all of their lives may not physically be able to do work until they are 70 years old.”

Quote by Steve Israel

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Steve Israel is a former U.S. Representative from New York, serving from 2001 to 2015. Born on May 30, 1958, he focused on homeland security, education, and veterans' affairs during his time in Congress. more

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