In the later part of 2009, something historic happened relative to Social Security; for the ﬁrst time,
A) Social Security revenues became zero.
B) Social Security contributions fell short of payouts.
C) Social Security payouts did not increase.
D) the Social Security Trust Fund ran out of funds.

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Social Security contributions fell short of payouts, meaning that the amount being paid out to beneficiaries exceeded the amount of money being paid into the system. This was a significant event as it highlighted the long-term solvency issues facing the Social Security program.

In the Later Part of 2009, Something Historic Happened Relative