$250 supplement Social Security shot down
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Senate blocks $250 payments for Social Security
By Press Release on December 8, 2010
Senate Blocks $250 for Social Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 ? The Senate today voted 53 to 45 for a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to provide $250 payments to some 58 million Social Security recipients and disabled veterans, but the vote fell seven short of the 60 needed to overcome a Republican filibuster and advance the bill.
?I am very disappointed that we were unable to get the votes needed to stop a Republican filibuster,? Sanders said. ?It?s hard for me to understand how my Republican colleagues can fight for a million-dollar-a-year tax breaks for billionaires but deny a $250 check for seniors and disabled veterans, especially at a time of rapidly rising health care costs.? :142smilie
Without action by Congress, there will be no cost-of-living adjustments for retirees and the disabled for only the second time since 1975, when a law took effect linking benefits to inflation. The outdated formula for calculating living costs does not accurately take into account the budgets of senior citizens who spend a disproportionate amount on increasingly expensive health care and prescription drugs.
Before the vote, the White House issued a statement strongly supporting Sanders? proposal. ?This bill would ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities receive a one-time $250 payment in 2011 and would support individuals struggling in the face of the economic downturn. Over 2009 and 2010, most of these individuals also benefited from a similar one-time payment. Passage of this legislation would help approximately 58 million of those Americans hit hardest by the recession.?
:mj07: The bill also was supported by every major seniors and veterans groups in the country including AARP, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
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Again the Veterans get screwed by their buddies the Republicans. At least the Republicans keep them working tho.
By Press Release on December 8, 2010
Senate Blocks $250 for Social Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 ? The Senate today voted 53 to 45 for a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to provide $250 payments to some 58 million Social Security recipients and disabled veterans, but the vote fell seven short of the 60 needed to overcome a Republican filibuster and advance the bill.
?I am very disappointed that we were unable to get the votes needed to stop a Republican filibuster,? Sanders said. ?It?s hard for me to understand how my Republican colleagues can fight for a million-dollar-a-year tax breaks for billionaires but deny a $250 check for seniors and disabled veterans, especially at a time of rapidly rising health care costs.? :142smilie
Without action by Congress, there will be no cost-of-living adjustments for retirees and the disabled for only the second time since 1975, when a law took effect linking benefits to inflation. The outdated formula for calculating living costs does not accurately take into account the budgets of senior citizens who spend a disproportionate amount on increasingly expensive health care and prescription drugs.
Before the vote, the White House issued a statement strongly supporting Sanders? proposal. ?This bill would ensure that seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities receive a one-time $250 payment in 2011 and would support individuals struggling in the face of the economic downturn. Over 2009 and 2010, most of these individuals also benefited from a similar one-time payment. Passage of this legislation would help approximately 58 million of those Americans hit hardest by the recession.?
:mj07: The bill also was supported by every major seniors and veterans groups in the country including AARP, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare.
(202) 224-5141
Again the Veterans get screwed by their buddies the Republicans. At least the Republicans keep them working tho.
Last I heard they aren't passing any bills until all tax cuts are renewed.
You'll see a lot hoopla between now and changing of the guard in january--as they try to slide in every pet project while they still can.
I only have one question so far--
Gumby was adamant and pledged to raise taxes back--2 years later he's reneging and is for it --for the good of the country--as he now says.
What changed his mind on this extreme flop:0corn
You'd think they would spend their time on Americans primary challenges--unemployment and deficit.
---so far their answer has been adding largest entitlement in history/ and trying to add 10 million illegals to the rolls-:SIB
-Can't understand why it back fired--it work so well in Ca.
You'll see a lot hoopla between now and changing of the guard in january--as they try to slide in every pet project while they still can.
I only have one question so far--
Gumby was adamant and pledged to raise taxes back--2 years later he's reneging and is for it --for the good of the country--as he now says.
What changed his mind on this extreme flop:0corn
You'd think they would spend their time on Americans primary challenges--unemployment and deficit.
---so far their answer has been adding largest entitlement in history/ and trying to add 10 million illegals to the rolls-:SIB
-Can't understand why it back fired--it work so well in Ca.
Nothing like hearing liberals
who are for adding 10 million illegals -whining about employment and deficit
Todays it's-- there are no jobs-
A few months ago you were on the -we need illegals to do jobs no one wants kick.
Could you make up your mind-if you have one?
--and you vote in "H" whose own family are illegals on taxpayers dime.
Got news for ya stevie--we the taxpayers are getting ready to cut those free rides to the bone.
who are for adding 10 million illegals -whining about employment and deficit
Todays it's-- there are no jobs-
A few months ago you were on the -we need illegals to do jobs no one wants kick.
Could you make up your mind-if you have one?
--and you vote in "H" whose own family are illegals on taxpayers dime.
Got news for ya stevie--we the taxpayers are getting ready to cut those free rides to the bone.
Nothing like hearing liberals
who are for adding 10 million illegals -whining about employment and deficit
Todays it's-- there are no jobs-
A few months ago you were on the -we need illegals to do jobs no one wants kick.
Could you make up your mind-if you have one?
--and you vote in "H" whose own family are illegals on taxpayers dime.
Got news for ya stevie--we the taxpayers are getting ready to cut those free rides to the bone.
I dont see your answer of what you plan on doing with those running out of unemployment if they do not extend it. Also, what did Bush and the Republicans do to stop the illegals while they had 8 years of control? :0corn I better get a bigger box as I don't expect you to answer. Also, I wil throw this at you Insurance Boy, how do fees figure into taxes. It seems to me that fees that should be covered by taxes should somehow be added to your crooked tax figures.
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I love seeing our little doggie lose it. Must be on his period again.
The thing that I do not understand about this deal is that both parties want to pass the unemployment extension. Its not extending benefits to the 99ers. Its allowing newly unemployed people to get more than 26 weeks. Everyone who understands that says we should pass the extension. However, the Dems do not want tax cuts for the rich. So why the fuck did Obama agree to that bullshit. Pathetic.
It's very simple. If you give a single mom a $500 tax cut, she spends it. If you give Donald Trump a $5,000 tax cut, his spending does not change. This fairy tale about it creating job is a joke. Think about it. Some of you have been programmed to think this way. Who does it really benefit? Why have you been programmed to think that way? I know its tough because you have to admit to yourself that you are a fool. However, some of you need to look in that mirror.
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Who were thumbing their nose at fed laws with sanctuary cities--don't believe it was rebs.
Understandably-- "Gumby" has no prob with"undocumented workers" :SIB
--makes as bout as much sense as tramps "single moms" in his neighborhood getting "tax refunds." :142smilie
We've had same unemployment benefits for years--you think going from 26 weeks to 2 years did anything but increase deficit--after 2 years unemploment still rising-or simplier put--does one have more or less incentive to find job if they are being paid not to work.
Face it steve its a no brainer--your party panders to illegals and indigent because its their base.
You got those who earn it--and those who think they should give it to them--
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I know its easy for you to make a joke since its over your head. As we can see doggie is no economics major.
First of all I don't have a party. Second of all answer the questions. Why didn't the Bush/Cheney team deal with the illegals when they controlled everything. Annnnd what do you plan to do with the unemployed now that you no longer want to give them benefits?:0corn
doggie is an insurance peddler, just about the only job which is lower than a used car salesman.
We all know what Doggie's main source of reference is...
Hey, whatever helps him :bed: at night, I guess.
