Dr. Francis Townsend was an advocate for the Social Security system. What benefits did he believe the program would provide? Check all that apply.

Townsend’s plan called for retirees to receive a $200 monthly pension, which they would spend rather than save. He also argued that older workers’ retirement would open jobs for younger people. The claim that retirees would save their pensions to strengthen banks does not fit his plan.

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