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Trustees' Report: Medicare To Run Out Of Funds Five Years Sooner
The announcement comes as Democrats and Republicans are arguing over how to preserve the health care program for the seniors while also slashing the federal deficit. Although the trustees who oversee Medicare and Social Security say both programs face long-term financial problems, Medicare's circumstances are more precarious because of the impact of the economy and rising health care costs.
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