The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future retirees and endangering the benefits of current retirees, people with disabilities, and children who have lost a parent. Chaka Fattah benefitchildcurrent share on social
The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful. Chaka Fattah americanhopefulnature Change image and share on social
Democracy derailed is democracy denied. Chaka Fattah democracydenyderail Change image and share on social
The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable. Chaka Fattah budgetcuteducation Change image and share on social
Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double. Chaka Fattah africanamericandouble Change image and share on social
There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in the country. Whatever problems exist in this city exist other places. Chaka Fattah citycountrydistrict Change image and share on social
Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million people with disabilities depend on Social Security for their daily sustenance. Chaka Fattah africanamericanbenefit Change image and share on social
The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people. Chaka Fattah americanpeoplestrong Change image and share on social
Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that our children and our grandchildren will have to pay for the cost of our expenditures. Chaka Fattah childcostdebt Change image and share on social
I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the Social Security promise that provides secure retirement benefits for all, especially those who are most at risk such as widows, orphans, and people with disabilities when the need arises. Chaka Fattah aislearisebenefit share on social