Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans

Many Americans could soon see a change in their Social Security benefits. As early as Tuesday, the Senate could vote on a bipartisan bill that would repeal certain benefit reductions for millions of retirees and their spouses. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.

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Potential changes in Social Security benefits could impact millions of Americans

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