Make no mistake: poverty in America is a policy choice, a policy by us.
It is just pretty unbelievable. Talk about what a difference it can make having emergency savings when it comes to achieving any kind of eco...
Well, how interesting is that, because we do not--so few have defined pension benefits now.
They now force millions of disabled and older Americans to live well below the poverty line.
the provisions in this bill will unquestionably improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
This is the first hearing on SSI in the Senate's Finance Committee since--well, almost before Todd Young was born, since 1998.
That sends a pretty absurd message. SSI's outdated rules make it impossible for beneficiaries to live with dignity.
I found it fascinating that you said that this penalizes work, it penalizes marriage, and Ms. Romig said it penalizes savings.
The Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2021 (S. 2065 and H.R. 3824) has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Sherrod Brown.
Congress made its intent clear in establishing the SSI program nearly 50 years ago--stating explicitly that the purpose of the program was t...
It underscores the urgency for Congress to act.