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11. Key Legislators


11.1 How will the President select delegates to the White House Conference on Social Security?

The White House has not yet decided how designees to its Conference on Social Security will be selected.

11.2 Who are the key legislators?

The Social Security program is under the jurisdiction of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

11.3 How do you get a Congressperson whose idea of long-term planning is the next election to consider issues throughout the next century?

This question can have varying opinions. It cannot be answered factually.

11.4 Why are the politicians not at the ADSS forums in person?

Elected officials, at federal and/or state levels, were present at all five forums and participated in the teleconference.

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