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Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics

FILE - Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., heads to a classified briefing on China, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 15, 2023. Last year, Scott, laid out a plan to require Congress to reconsider all federal laws every five years — leading to criticism by President Joe Biden that Social Security and Medicare would be cut. After several months of flak, Scott on Friday revised his plan to specifically exclude Social Security and Medicare. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to protect Social Security and Medicare and lower healthcare costs, Feb. 9, 2023, at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. It seems like no one wants to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits, including Biden, who is already telling voters that his upcoming federal budget proposal will “defend and strengthen” the programs. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics