Janice Schakowsky: “The Republican proposal to turn Medicaid into a block grant would result in dramatically decreased federal contribution…”

Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and age in place. Yet the United States still lacks a comprehensive long-term care policy that meets the needs of our most vulnerable communities.

Abandoning that approach in favor of reckless escalation puts lives, security, and regional stability at risk.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital lifeline for millions of low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families struggling to make ends meet.

I have always encouraged more participation in the democratic process.