Ron Wyden actually said...

For the life of me, I cannot understand why the American people do not have a right to know who the counterparties are.

Wyden emphasizes the public's right to know about AIG's financial dealings.

01/07/2009

More Ron Wyden Quotes

The law says that young people who receive SSI could have their benefits cut if they decide to try to work and make an income.

If we don't act now, the trust funds in these programs will be exhausted, leading to significant benefit cuts under current law.

These are individuals who should not have to fear if they try to work that they are going to lose their benefits they count on to get by.

Now is the time for Congress to finally do right by the 8 million Americans relying on SSI we've forgotten for far too long.