House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu used the opportunity of their weekly press conference on Jan. 31 to paint and position Republicans as “extreme” in their budget solutions and proposals.
Both men, representatives from California, suggested that the GOP is looking to imperil the well-being of older Americans by making “dangerous” cuts to federal social safety net programs.
Aguilar opened the press conference by noting, “Today is the 83rd anniversary of the first Social Security check being issued.
Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-Calif.) Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, speaks during a press conference with incoming House Democratic Leadership at the Capitol in Washington on Dec. 13, 2022. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
“On Jan. 31, 1940, Ida M. Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont, was issued a $22.54 check. For eight decades America has kept its promise to seniors who earn every dollar that they receive.”…}