Brian Higgins: “If these people, these individuals, 62 million people did not have Social Security, what would they do?”

I think that would be a great public service the Congressional Budget Office could provide to the United States Congress

$12 billion as of June 1, if we default, $12 billion in veterans benefits would not be sent out.

$47 billion in Medicare provided payments that are due June 1 would not go out.

On Memorial Day, we honor veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. Many veterans return home with lasting effects on their health and well-being. This Congress should honor their service by making sure they have…