While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis. Chaka Fattah challengecrisisface Change image and share on social
When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget. Chaka Fattah balancebillbudget Change image and share on social
But the point you need to know is that no president at war cut taxes $1.5 trillion, like Bush did. Chaka Fattah bushcutpoint Change image and share on social
This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading us to fiscal bankruptcy. Chaka Fattah bankruptcycountryfiscal Change image and share on social
Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions without jobs, a 50-year high on mortgage foreclosures, an historic high the third year in a row on personal bankruptcies. Chaka Fattah americanbankruptcyfact share on social
There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in the Congress. We haven't spent any money of your taxes in the last decade. Chaka Fattah appropriationbillcongress Change image and share on social
Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in the majority. Chaka Fattah blamemajorityrepublican 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
Bush has never sent over a balanced budget. Chaka Fattah balancebudgetbush Change image and share on social
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