Once upon a time, Republicans and Democrats in Congress worked together and with presidents to improve the lives of Americans.
This is how we got Social Security in 1935, which ensures a basic income for retirees. It’s how we got Medicare and Medicaid. These programs, created in 1965 and expanded numerous times over subsequent decades, provide health insurance to older, disabled and low-income people.
From food assistance programs to public works projects, elected leaders chose to create safety nets and infrastructure to serve the people of this country.Unfortunately, the days of bipartisan creation seem to be long gone.The Affordable Care Act […]
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