“The Republican playbook is always to drive more people deeper into poverty, while giving kickbacks and tax breaks to their super-rich friends.” The right-wing official who served as budget director for the Trump administration is reportedly playing a significant advisory role for House Republicans as they seek to leverage a fast-approaching debt ceiling crisis to […]
“House Republicans are trying to slash lifelines for middle-class families on behalf of rich special interests,” said a White House spokesperson. The White House on Saturday condemned a newly introduced Republican bill that would repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes a number of changes aimed at lowering costs for Medicare recipients. Unveiled […]
“Democrats were elected on the promise that they would defend Social Security against Republican attacks. Now is the moment of the truth.” A coalition of progressive advocacy groups on Monday launched a campaign urging every member of Congress to pledge to “never vote to cut Social Security or Medicare under any circumstances,” an effort that comes as […]
“Medicare and Social Security are non-negotiable,” responded Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan. “Risking default or robbing seniors of hard-earned benefits are not options.” Not even a month after assuming the majority in the House, Republicans have begun seriously considering a range of proposals to cut Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs that millions of people […]