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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Holds Press Conference to Tell Administration and DOGE to Keep Their Hands off Social Security

April 25, 2025

On April 22nd, Congresswoman Moore was joined by her constituents who depend on Social Security along Jessica Lapointe, President of AFGE SSA Council 220 to highlight the attacks on Social Security … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Eunice Spearman, Gwen Moore, Hands Off Protests, Jessica Lapointe, Minnie Harmon, Protests, Social Security

Milwaukee Seniors Blast Trump’s Plans To Cut Social Security

March 16, 2024

By Urban Media News On Tuesday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Vice Chair Felesia Martin gathered with a group of local seniors to condemn Donald Trump’s latest call to cut Social Security and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Medicare, Social Security, Urban Media

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Wisconsin Seniors, Retirees and People Living With Disabilities Can’t Afford Donald Trump

March 16, 2024

By Cavalier Johnson This November, it’s clear that Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot. Earlier this week, Donald Trump once again called to slash these critical programs our seniors … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cavalier Johnson, Donald Trump, Medicare, Social Security

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans Want To End Social Security and Medicare As We Know Them

March 9, 2024

DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement:  “Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans have a yearslong history of trying to end Social Security and Medicare as we know … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Donald Trump, Medicare, Social Security

Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023

October 15, 2022

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cost Of Living Adjustment, Social Security

2023 Social Security Changes

October 15, 2022

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2022, Social Security and Supplemental … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Income Tax Preparation, Social Security

U.S. Department of Education Acts to Protect Social Security Benefits for Borrowers with Disabilities

April 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Education announced today a new process to proactively identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for Total and Permanent … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Disability Benefits, Loan Forgiveness, Social Security, Student Loan Debt, Treasury Offset Program

Best ways to do business with Social Security

March 9, 2013

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karyl Richson, Social Security

The Congressional Black Caucus reluctantly supports Senate Amendment HR 8

January 5, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement this week on the CBC’s reluctant support of the Senate Amendment to HR 8: We, the members of the Congressional … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Opportunity Credit, Child Tax Credit, Congressional Black Caucus, Earned Income Tax Credit, Emanuel Cleaver, Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Gwen Moore, HR 8, Middle Class Tax Cuts, Senate Amendment, Social Security

Early applications taken for Energy Assistance

August 25, 2012

The regular season for Energy Assistance Program begins October 1. But some Milwaukee County households are being offered the chance to apply for the help before that date. Early applications for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Energy Assistance, Social Development Commission, Social Security

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