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Chained CPI: Political speak for cutting Social Security and raising taxes

The somewhat obscure concept of Chained CPI has been touted as a possible solution to the fiscal cliff impasse. What is it?

Social Security is sticking point in fiscal cliff talks

Negotiations hit a “major setback” Sunday when Republicans insisted on cuts to Social Security benefits.

The latest buzzword around Washington is "chained CPI," a concept that some Republicans and Democrats are touting as a possible solution to the stalemate in fiscal cliff negotiations.

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