Which of the Following Statements Helps to Explain Why Politicians

Which of the following statements helps to explain why politicians and other governmental officials routinely attempt to address the future of Social Security?

A) Outlays have increased dramatically since the program began.
B) Outlays have decreased dramatically since the program began.
C) Fewer people now receive Social Security benefits than at any time in history.
D) The number of people receiving Social Security has remained constant.
E) Social Security was originally intended as a temporary program.