Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5987, ``Supporting the Seniors Protection Act of 2010.'' Let me begin by thanking my colleague Representative Earl Pomeroy for introducing this very important legislation into the House of Representatives as it is important that we recognize the struggle that a certain segment of our Nation endures and support them by ensuring that we give attention to this matter. As you may know, H.R. 5987, directs the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to recipients of Social Security, SSI (Supplemental Security Income under title XVI of the Social Security Act), railroad retirement benefits, and veterans disability compensation or pension benefits if no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is payable in 2011. I support the Seniors Protection Act of 2010. This Act will provide immediate relief to seniors struggling on fixed income with increasing expenses. The legislation will provide 54 million Social Security beneficiaries and others with a one-time $250 payment, in lieu of a COLA. Now more than ever this emergency spending of $14.5 billion would provide targeted economic relief to our most vulnerable citizens living on fixed incomes, and struggling with rising health care, food and utility costs. For many, social security checks are the primary source of income and for others, social security checks are the only source of income.…”