Latest Fact-Checks In Social Security

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Marco Rubio
stated on March 28, 2010 a U.S. Senate primary debate on FOX News Sunday

"Just this week we received the news that for the first time Social Security is now paying out more in benefits than it's taking in. That was something that was supposed to happen in 2016."

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By Catharine Richert • March 28, 2010

Glenn Beck
stated on February 16, 2010 comments on his television show

"When Social Security started, age expectancy for the average man was 58. It was 62 -- 62 for women."

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By Alex Holt • March 8, 2010

Barack Obama
stated on June 13, 2008 Columbus, Ohio

"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."

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By John Frank • June 26, 2008

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