Two sets of benefits exist for ex-spouses depending on their birth dates.
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If Republicans were to win a repeal of the so-called death tax, contentious Treasury regulations on business valuation discounts would also disappear.
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Miniscule benefit hike won't protect seniors' buying power.
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Spouses can claim benefits when mate collects disability.
Small increase will create a Medicare nightmare as premium hikes will vary.
But increase would be seven times higher if pegged to Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
Plan would double to $2,000 per child the amount of the credit that's available to families of young children.
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Reduced lifetime income will force many to spend bulk of benefits on health care.