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GOP Lawmaker Says Programs Like Social Security Are “Garbage” That Must Be Cut
Republicans are warning that Social Security, Medicare and SNAP could be on the cutting board soon.
High-Ranking Senate Republican Reveals GOP Plan to Slash Social Security
Sen. John Thune said that a potential debt default is an “opportunity” to push the GOP priority.
Progressives Say Congress Must Raise Debt Limit Now to Protect Social Programs
Republicans could use a fight over the debt ceiling next year as leverage to push cuts on Social Security and Medicare.
Abolish the Debt Ceiling So GOP Can’t Hold Economy Hostage, Says Senator Warren
Rep. Pramila Jayapal signaled that abolishing the debt ceiling is part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus's agenda.
Time Is Running Out for Dems to Combat GOP Threat to Social Security, Medicare
House Democrats urge Pelosi and Schumer to permanently undo the threat posed by the debt limit.
GOP Plans to Gut Social Security and Medicare If It Retakes Control of Congress
House Democrats slammed Republicans’ ploy to use looming debt ceiling fight as leverage to secure cuts to the programs.
Congress Raises Debt Ceiling After Months of Republican Obstruction
Congress raised the ceiling just before the country was set to default on its loans, which would cause economic turmoil.
Republicans Are So Determined to Obstruct Debt Limit, They’re Bucking McConnell
Republicans are rejecting a plan favored by Sen. Mitch McConnell in order to threaten economic disaster.
As Build Back Better Is Gutted, Defense Act Is Deemed a “Must-Pass” Bill
Packed with $740 billion worth of militarism, the NDAA reads like a Christmas list from the most terrifying child ever.
McConnell Knows Debt Ceiling Must Rise, But He Wants Democrats to Pay for It
The minority leader is using the Democrats’ majority to render them ever-more vulnerable in the coming elections.