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Utah Senate backs resolution urging Social Security reforms after floor debate
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The Utah Senate passed a nonbinding resolution urging Congress to pursue Social Security reforms, after a lengthy floor debate about trust-fund solvency, means testing and raising the taxable earnings cap; the measure passed 21–3 and will be sent to Utah's congressional delegation.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 21 adopted a nonbinding resolution urging Congress to pursue measures to shore up Social Security’s long-term finances, voting 21–3 to send the statement to members of Utah’s congressional delegation.
Senator Stephen Valentine, sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 13, said the resolution is intended to press for reforms to make the system actuarially sound. “We are living longer and have far fewer workers supporting each…
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