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While the Demopublicans play their schoolyard games retirees/seniors face the very real possibility of not receiving their Social Security checks.
Isn't it about time we elected mature individuals that would represent the full spectrum of Americans rather than the just the rich? In the meantime our Congress needs a trip out back behind the woodshed for an dam good ass whipping.
While the Demopublicans play their schoolyard games retirees/seniors face the very real possibility of not receiving their Social Security checks.
Isn't it about time we elected mature individuals that would represent the full spectrum of Americans rather than the just the rich? In the meantime our Congress needs a trip out back behind the woodshed for an dam good ass whipping.
Retirees and Social Security is separate from CR. They will get paid. Veterans compensation is the one that could be delayed.
SS has been cashing in bonds since 2010. With no debt ceiling increase the treasury can't roll those bonds into public bonds and they will have to use cash, but if they don't have enough cash on hand the checks will be delayed. Same goes for Medicare and SSI. The debt ceiling will be increased though.
SS has been cashing in bonds since 2010. With no debt ceiling increase the treasury can't roll those bonds into public bonds and they will have to use cash, but if they don't have enough cash on hand the checks will be delayed. Same goes for Medicare and SSI. The debt ceiling will be increased though.
I wonder how many of those Tea Party seniors are going continue to support them when they realize that many of those House reps they love so much think not raising the debt ceiling would be a good thing? Like this, from Tea Party backed Rep. Ted Yoho:
"I think, personally, [not raising the debt ceiling]would bring stability to the world markets since they would be assured that the United States had moved decisively to curb its debt."
Talk about throwing your own base under the bus. Who does he think is going to support him if the seniors lose their benefits?
I wonder how many of those Tea Party seniors are going continue to support them when they realize that many of those House reps they love so much think not raising the debt ceiling would be a good thing? Like this, from Tea Party backed Rep. Ted Yoho:
I think, personally, [not raising the debt ceiling]would bring stability to the world markets,” since they would be assured that the United States had moved decisively to curb its debt."
Talk about throwing your own base under the bus. Who does he think is going to support him if the seniors lose their benefits?
No kidding. That guy is also completely unaware that the debt ceiling doesn't change spending, just the Treasury's ability to fill in spending gaps.
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