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Trump signs law allowing clergy to reverse Social Security and Medicare opt-outs

Signed October 20, the legislation applies to an estimated 2000 religious workers who previously left the programs.

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Donald Trump signed legislation on October 20 allowing clergy to reverse prior opt-outs from Social Security and Medicare.[1] House Ways and Means Committee data shows approximately 2000 clergy members had previously opted out of the two programs.[2] This action occurs during Trump's second administration, which has also cut Medicare funding, temporarily shut down Women's Health Initiative data contracts, and cancelled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants.[3]
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  1. Donald Trump signed legislation on October 20 allowing clergy to reverse prior opt-outs from Social Security and Medicare. · catholicworldreport.com
  2. Approximately 2000 clergy members have previously opted out of Social Security and Medicare according to House Ways and Means Committee data. · catholicworldreport.com
  3. During his second administration, Donald Trump has cut Medicare funding, temporarily shut down Women's Health Initiative data contracts, and cancelled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants. · salon.com
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