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Unplugged Under 40: Rep. Aaron Schock


Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) may be 30 years younger than the average congressman, but he's ready to tackle the health care debate and says it's time for young people to pay attention.

In an interview with CBS News' Kaylee Hartung, Schock, who is 28, says, "It's our generation that will not only be paying for a bill that may or may not pass, but also Medicare and Social Security."

When asked if he feels his age affects his decision making, Schock replied, "It's up to the public in Illinois to decide whether or not I'm going to be back here in two years. You never know who's going to die, who's going to retire, or in my state who's going to be indicted."

Watch this week's "Unplugged Under 40" at left, and catch Washington Unplugged daily at 12:30pm on CBSNews.com.

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