According to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, what was the effect of the Social Security program on the poverty rates of older adults?
A) Almost half of older adults were kept out of poverty by the social security program.
B) The program was ineffective on many measures.
C) One in 10 older adults was kept out of poverty by Social Security.
D) The situation is too complex to determine impacts.

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The analysis found that almost half (47%) of older adults were kept out of poverty by Social Security, indicating a significant positive effect on poverty rates.

According to an Analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy