Through the Start of 2009, Social Security Revenues Exceeded Payouts

question 227

Multiple Choice

Through the start of 2009, Social Security revenues exceeded payouts, and the excess inflow was used to buy

• A)public lands.
• B)gold certificates.
• C)foreign securities.
• D)Treasury securities.

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