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A new AARP survey of 807 Nebraskans age 18 and over shows that two-thirds are concerned about the fairness of state and local taxes. The report also finds little support for lower-income taxpayers shouldering a heavier tax burden than upper-income taxpayers.

A new study from the AARP Public Policy Institute calculates that each dollar paid to Social Security beneficiaries in Nebraska generates nearly two dollars in spending by individuals and businesses, adding about $7.2 billion in total economic output to the Nebraska economy – and about $1.4 trillion to the national economy – in 2012. The report also finds the $4.3 billion paid in Social Security benefits in 2012 helped Nebraskans keep or find 51,000 jobs.

A new analysis of Census data showing that more Nebraskans are living in poverty shines a spotlight on harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare now being considered in Washington that could push even more seniors into poverty.