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"summary": "Biden's economic plan would address Social Security, 401(k)s and auto-IRAs.",
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"summary": "If Biden wins, there will be \"support for enhancing standards of conduct above Reg BI,\" said Aron Szapiro, Morningstar policy research head.",
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"summary": "If the guidance implementing Trump's order is a \"rule,\" senators can undo it.",
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"summary": "The Social Security actuary analyzed the effects of eliminating the tax, which President Trump has said he would do if reelected.",
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