The Republicans swore on a pack of Bibles that they would not touch Social Security, well it has been just over two months since they took power...
Newsweek magazine writes...
House Republicans are asking for a $2 trillion reduction in "mandatory spending," which includes programs like Social Security, SNAP and Medicaid.Mandatory spending uses up roughly $4 trillion in federal dollars each year, with Social Security making up $1.5 trillion of that, roughly 21 percent of the entire budget.Due to the high portion of the overall budget going to Social Security, many are worried that the new Republican budget translates to a cut in Social Security program, which oversees monthly benefits for more than 70 million Americans.
Anyone surprised? Our senator from Connecticut had this to say...
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate approved a budget resolution that will allow the Republican majority in Congress to move ahead with a massive tax cut for the wealthy:“The Republican budget resolution puts the needs of the American people last,” Blumenthal said. “Grocery prices are skyrocketing and Republicans are too busy passing billionaire tax cuts to do anything about it. Senate Democrats held the Floor through the night forcing our colleagues to vote on amendments to protect veterans’ benefits, tackle rising costs, and keep our communities safe from crime. Republicans voted them down. We’re going to keep fighting, and I am hoping that the American people will make their voices heard, too.”
Anyone surprised that the Republicans put their billionaires friends ahead of the people?
No comments:
Post a Comment