Trump Admin. Assault on SSDI Continues
A scant three months after introducing a rule to make Social Security disability benefit reviews more onerous, the Trump administration is
Trump Budget Would Leave Seniors Hungrier, Sicker, Poorer
President Trump’s just-released 2021 budget proposal would leave seniors and other vulnerable citizens hungrier, sicker, and poorer. The spending plan betrays
Trump SSDI Rule a “Brutal and Vile Attack” on Disabled Americans
Senator Bob Casey spearheads event to protest Trump administration disability rule Calling a proposed new Trump administration rule a
On Social Security’s Anniversary, Lawmakers Defend SSDI Claims Process
As we commemorate Social Security’s 84th anniversary, lawmakers are working to reverse a brazen attempt by the Trump administration to undermine
Remembering a Crusader for Equal Access to Federal Benefits
The woman President Obama called one of America’s “quiet heroes” passed away September 12th in New York City. Edith Windsor, 88,
Disability Insurance is Part of Social Security Whether Mick Mulvaney Likes It or Not
The President's budget director can't seem to help casting doubt on the administration's commitment to keep its hands off Social Security
Happy Anniversary Social Security
For 81 years, Social Security has provided an economic lifeline to average Americans. Without this vital program 41 percent of elderly Americans
If They Can’t Cut Benefits–Cutting Social Security Administrative Funding is the GOP Fall Back Strategy
It's often been said budgets are the best indicator of a nation's priorities because talk is cheap but where Congress actually spends
New Medicaid Rules Designed to Put Care Over Profit
CMS has announced tightened Medicaid rules for private insurance plans that administer most Medicaid benefits for the poor. The Obama administration says
Trump 2.0 on Social Security
“Does the name Ponzi all of a sudden come to mind?” – Donald Trump, 2000 As voters in 12 Super Tuesday states head