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In reply to the discussion: We can't afford any more of Obama's Grand Bargains. [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)41. Remembering Lieberman doesn't require "revisionism." Another thing,
the stimulus wasn't a "grand bargain" either.
Obamas stimulus package aids people with disabilities
By Mike Ervin,
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The first is a one-time additional payment of $250 to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other selected Social Security benefits. Many SSI recipients live on less than $10,000 a year, and so this additional income will make a significant difference.
Second, the stimulus package also allocates $500 million to help the Social Security Administration reduce the processing time for claims and appeals decisions. During the Bush years, the number of people awaiting final determination on their Social Security disability claims more than doubled to 755,000. Many were waiting two years or more for determination, without income. Obamas allocation should help end this disgrace.
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More creatively, Obama provided $140 million to support centers for independent living. These nonresidential centers are run by people with disabilities and are focal points for services and advocacy. There are hundreds of these centers throughout the United States, providing thousands of good jobs for people with disabilities and others in their communities.
The stimulus package will also invest in the future by providing $540 million for vocational rehabilitation programs, which assist people with disabilities in obtaining higher education and jobs.
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http://progressive.org/mag/mpervin030509.html
By Mike Ervin,
<...>
The first is a one-time additional payment of $250 to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other selected Social Security benefits. Many SSI recipients live on less than $10,000 a year, and so this additional income will make a significant difference.
Second, the stimulus package also allocates $500 million to help the Social Security Administration reduce the processing time for claims and appeals decisions. During the Bush years, the number of people awaiting final determination on their Social Security disability claims more than doubled to 755,000. Many were waiting two years or more for determination, without income. Obamas allocation should help end this disgrace.
<...>
More creatively, Obama provided $140 million to support centers for independent living. These nonresidential centers are run by people with disabilities and are focal points for services and advocacy. There are hundreds of these centers throughout the United States, providing thousands of good jobs for people with disabilities and others in their communities.
The stimulus package will also invest in the future by providing $540 million for vocational rehabilitation programs, which assist people with disabilities in obtaining higher education and jobs.
- more -
http://progressive.org/mag/mpervin030509.html
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included a number of provisions of particular concern to people with disabilities.
The Act included $500 million to help the Social Security Administration reduce its backlog in processing disability applications;
The Act supplied $12.2 billion in funding to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
The Act also provided $87 billion to states to bolster their Medicaid programs during the downturn; and,
The Act provided over $500 million in funding for vocational rehabilitation services to help with job training, education and placement.
The Act provided over $140 million in funding for independent living centers across the country.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/disabilities
The Act included $500 million to help the Social Security Administration reduce its backlog in processing disability applications;
The Act supplied $12.2 billion in funding to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
The Act also provided $87 billion to states to bolster their Medicaid programs during the downturn; and,
The Act provided over $500 million in funding for vocational rehabilitation services to help with job training, education and placement.
The Act provided over $140 million in funding for independent living centers across the country.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/disabilities
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Recovery_and_Reinvestment_Act_of_2009
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I think most of us remember Obama saying he had to move right for the republicans.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#38
The 'Grand Bargain' in the ACA occurred during the negotiations that took place . . .
markpkessinger
Jan 2014
#43
If you're only accepting "officially branded" grand bargains, you're right.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#59
Lol! Yes, my "bizarre hatred" of being sold out time and time again is the problem.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#64
So Bernanke's $85 BILLION per month to the bankers started under Bush?
cherokeeprogressive
Jan 2014
#69
The FED is an independent agency, so Obama again has nothing to do with it
Progressive dog
Jan 2014
#70
Sequestration. Bush tax cut extension. The permanent tax cuts. The current budget.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#23
the only positive news is that the batshit crazy wing of the House republicans...
mike_c
Jan 2014
#32
We've moved from voting for the lesser of evils to the greater of incompetents.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#34
You want politics more to your liking? Then start pushing people you like into local government,
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#46
Why do people like yourself always smugly assume no one else is politically active?
last1standing
Jan 2014
#47
It's only "purile" to those who want the center-right policies Obama's pushing.
last1standing
Jan 2014
#54
This is such a disingenuous post, coming from a "centrist" such as yourself. nt
Romulox
Jan 2014
#63
I made no claims about whether you have ever made a phone call or canvassed
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#55
That's a very odd reaction: you say years of organizing has paid off where you live -- but then
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#78
Um ... the Third Way folk have never been big on grassroots organizing
struggle4progress
Jan 2014
#79
Obama Grand Flaw - He Believes That Corporations Are Honest Negotiators And Worthy Stakeholders
cantbeserious
Jan 2014
#52
Well he has to represent SOMEONE, and since it isn't us it might as well be the wealthy. nt
Demo_Chris
Jan 2014
#56