Ryan would empower workers under age 55 today when they retire in the future with the choice of a private plan competing alongside traditional Medicare.

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OECD, calculate how much today's young workers can expect from their pensions when they retire in around 40 years' time.

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Ryan would empower workers under age 55 today with the choice of a private plan competing alongside traditional Medicare when they retire in the future.

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