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
Social Security & Medicare: The GOP Congress New Pay-For for Everything Under the Sun
In just over a week federal funding runs out for the nation's highways, bridges and roads. The House has passed a
GOP Budget Plan: Even More Cuts for Seniors in Medicare
In keeping with every GOP budget passed over many years, benefit cuts for average Americans and tax cuts for the wealthy rule
Cutting Social Security Disability Threatens Millions of American Families
One of Congress' strongest champions for strengthening and boosting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid is Rep. Gwen Moore from Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore