"My understanding is that even with Social Security there are more than 5 million seniors in the United States currently living in poverty."
"We already know that immigration benefits the economy overall, but can you speak specifically to how updating our immigration system could support the long-term solvency of the Social Security system?"
"Absent Congressional action, the aging population and a shrinking workforce would continue to threaten Social Security financing."
"That's a troubling dynamic, but on the first half of your answer the failure to take away that tax rates for the most wealthy and large corporations are not good for Social Security."
"At a time where we're seeing persistent record low unemployment levels, we're not talking about the immigrants coming here to take jobs from anybody else."
"too many jurisdictions across the country seem to be going backward and putting LGBTQ+ youth in more vulnerable and dangerous circumstances."
"we need to do more to address these mental health disparities."
"I want to associate myself with his concern as a priority as well."
"EDA's mission to promote a resilient economy and address rapidly evolving economic conditions I think must prioritize disaster recovery."
"I appreciate the opportunity to chime in on this hearing as well."
"Every day in America--colleagues, every day in our United States of America, school-aged children wake up and get ready for their day."
"We asked the CEOs to carefully examine their hiring procedures. We asked them to examine their workplace safety policies."