Republican congressman proposes sweeping changes to social safety net

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Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan’s proposal to change Medicare and Social Security has grabbed national attention during this year’s congressional campaigns.But Ryan himself downplays the plan’s chances of becoming law, even if the G.O.P. regains power this November.Shawn Johnson reports.

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