Medicare and Social Security have more cash than thought

Wednesday, March 27, 2002

WASHINGTON -- The recession caused no damage to the financial health of Social Security and Medicare, trustees reported Tuesday, but they said Congress still needs to act quickly to shore up the programs before baby boomers reach retirement age.

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