Social Security Benefits Everyone (60 second audio script)

ANCR: Social Security and its programs reach nearly every family, and at some point touch the lives of almost all Americans.  Social security has an impact on the very fabric of the American economy.  In 2008 alone, Social Security paid benefits totaling about 614 billion dollars.  These benefits are used to pay for goods and services — and play a role in keeping the economy going.  Beneficiaries spend their payments at the local grocer, clothing store, department store, and mom-and-pop shop.  It’s clear that, directly or indirectly, Social Security benefits everyone.  Learn more at www dot social security dot gov.