“Instead of balancing the federal budget on the backs of Illinois middle class families, seniors and veterans, we can start by reducing duplicative services and rooting out waste in government,” explains Rep. Cheri Bustos whose new piece of legislation is aimed at implementing budget cuts by reducing “wasteful” government spending. Although her bill mostly focuses […]
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Illinois representative suggests legislation to cut government spending
Posted on February 8th, 2013 by Jeffrey Rabin
Violation of disabled parent’s rights getting media attention
Posted on November 30th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
According to a new report released by the National Council on Disability, disabled parents across the nation have had their children taken away from them by social services because of their disabilities. To many child-welfare experts, they are simply trying to keep the child’s best interests in mind. People in the disability-rights community however say […]
Commissioner of Social Security receives 2012 President’s Award
Posted on November 16th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Since the start of his career in February 2007, Michael J. Astrue has made it his main goal in life to help people with disabilities, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout his tenure, he has made it a point to change the perception that some people have about the Social Security disability system […]
Social Security disability: a tough road ahead for IL and nation
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Jeffrey Rabin
Social Security is a subject of increased discussion in Illinois and across the country. Many relying on Social Security are concerned about the future of the program. Funding is the looming issue. As the presidential election draws near, neither political party wants to tackle this issue, especially as it relates to the portion covering Social […]
Veterans May Also be Eligible for Disability Benefits
Posted on November 26th, 2011 by Jeffrey Rabin
In Illinois and across the country, Veterans Day is a day for Americans to rally together and honor American servicemen and servicewoman. Like most Americans, veterans are entitled to Social Security benefits when they reach retirement, but some veterans will need assistance before they reach retirement if they find themselves injured and unable to work. […]