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Paradoxically, it was only 12 years ago, 1999, long after it was already bankrupt, Medicare, Social Security, and the US Treasury had surpluses!
FORBES: Romney, Bachmann Choose Political Ambition Over Facts On Social Security
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Another grim PSA from the US Treasury Department advises caution when disclosing your Social Security number.
ENGADGET: Editorial: Countering ID theft requires better awareness campaigns
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Hedge funds, security dealers, US subsidiaries of foreign banks, they're all said to be lobbying the Treasury Department for some of the money.
NPR: Pieces Of Bailout Pie Could Get Smaller