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Some Republicans Back Raising Payroll Tax Cap to Save Social Security

A growing number of Republicans support increasing the payroll tax cap to prevent deep cuts in retirement benefits as the fund faces depletion.

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  1. As Social Security fund runs dry, some Republicans say it’s time to raise taxes Washington Post Business ·

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