Sen. Cassidy plans to push 'big idea' for Social Security reform in last days in office

Sen. Bill Cassidy said he has a plan to address Social Security's imminent funding shortfall by investing program assets in the stock market. The proposal raises significant fiscal and legislative questions around risk, governance, and retirement security, but no concrete policy details or timelines were provided. The article is more relevant for policy and sentiment than for immediate market pricing.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy said he has a plan to address Social Security's imminent funding shortfall by investing program assets in the stock market. The proposal raises significant fiscal and legislative questions around risk, governance, and retirement security, but no concrete policy details or timelines were provided. The article is more relevant for policy and sentiment than for immediate market pricing.