House Republicans have started to weigh a series of legislative proposals targeting Social Security, Medicare and other entitlement programs, part of a broader campaign to slash federal spending that could force the new majority to grapple with some of the most difficult and delicate issues in American politics.
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House GOP eyes Social Security, Medicare amid spending battle
Republicans have pledged to cut spending and balance the budget, triggering a delicate conversation on the future of Americans’ benefits
By Tony Romm
Updated January 24, 2023 at 5:08 p.m. EST|Published January 24, 2023 at 9:05 a.m. EST