AHH its seems like Krugmann fails to mention that these programs are paid for by the employer and those receiving them. Failed to mention welfare in government "insert welfare" program.
The media hacks are out with their little twist of words.
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"She tells us that 44 percent of Social Security recipients, 43 percent of those receiving unemployment benefits, and 40 percent of those on Medicare say that they “have not used a government program.”