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Is AARP Leading the Way to Cuts in Social Security?

Washington's most potent advocate for the elderly says cuts in Social Security might be inevitable. Is that a change of position? Should Social Security become part of deficit reduction?

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By Warren Olney • Jun 21, 2011 • 50m Listen

Washington's most potent advocate for the elderly says cuts in Social Security might be inevitable. Is that a change of position? Should Social Security become part of deficit reduction? We hear an argument directly affecting America's most reliable voting bloc. Also, President Obama will announce his Afghan troop decision on Wednesday, and printed warnings on cigarette packs will be replaced by ugly graphics depicting the awful results of excessive smoking.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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