Conservatives to push entitlement reform despite Trump

Published December 21, 2016 5:01am ET



Conservatives are eager to use Republicans’ newfound control of the legislative and executive branches next year to overhaul Social Security. But so far, President-elect Trump is not publicly on board.

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., became the latest on the Right to say he would press the matter when the 115th Congress convenes next year. The influential, conservative House Freedom Caucus, which he now leads, will begin examining proposals in January, his office confirmed.

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