Charles Blahous

Charles Blahous

Charles Blahous is a senior research strategist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a former public trustee for Social Security and Medicare (2010-2015). He previously served on the National Economic Council under President George W. Bush and has authored several books on entitlement reform and fiscal policy.

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Charles Blahous
Charles Blahous"It is highly unlikely that even the most fiscally conservative members of Congress, let alone a congressional majority, would be willing to vote for real declines in Social Security benefit levels, which means additional revenues will be necessary."Oct 01, 2025

Controversy:Will Social Security Face Benefit Cuts or Major Restructuring?

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