This week, after passing legislation to avert a government shutdown, lawmakers returned to their home states and districts to campaign for the upcoming elections. Congress Passes Stopgap Funding Bill On Wednesday n ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending September 23, 2016
This week, negotiations to fund the federal government past September 30th continued on Capitol Hill. In addition, one House subcommittee met to discuss Social Security’s solvency challenge. Budget Negotiations Contin ...
Legislative Update: September/October 2016
How Social Security Can Be Fixed Without Deep Cuts By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst The chances are high that the next president of the United States will sign into law legislation that reforms the Social S ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 16, 2016
This week, progress stalled on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government past September 30th. In addition, one Senate committee held a hearing on maximizing Social Security benefits. Progress Stalls on CR ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 9, 2016
This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill following a seven-week summer recess. They are expected to remain in Washington until they pass legislation to avert a government shutdown later this month. Lawmakers Retu ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 2, 2016
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts for the final week of the summer congressional recess. Summer Recess Wraps Up This week, Members of Congress remained in their home states and distri ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 26, 2016
Lawmakers remained in their home states and districts this week to continue the seven-week congressional recess. Congressional Recess Continues This week, Members of Congress remained in their home states and distr ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 19, 2016
This week, after receiving countless complains from seniors without cell phone access, the Social Security Administration removed the text requirement from the online account login process. In addition, lawmakers continu ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 12, 2016
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts to continue the summer recess. Summer Congressional Recess Continues Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts this week to continu ...
Legislative Update: August 2016
Questions To Ask The Candidates At Your Next Town Hall By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst Congress has adjourned for a month-long recess and, with the November elections looming, many lawmakers will be holding to ...