Wrong: forecasting errors, social change and political pressures combined to push up the bill.

ECONOMIST: From richer to poorer

They really get right what they do, both the weather forecasting and how to use social media to suit their purpose.

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Despite this, the CBO is forecasting growth over the next 75 years of only 2.16%, and the Social Security Trustees are projecting only 2.22% growth during this period.

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