That contribution would be financed by a payment each year from general revenues, with no reduction in the payroll tax revenues flowing into Social Security.

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While deficit reduction would be, in general, beneficial over the long term, the sudden impact of the tax increases and reduced governmental spending could shock our economy and the financial markets.

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