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U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have updated the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Restoration Act of 2014, which would mend key factors of the SSI that currently make life difficult for millions of the elderly poor.
The bill was championed by the National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC), where Executive Director Kevin Prindiville pointed out, "Sadly, some poor seniors face homelessness when they lose even some of the already meager income SSI provides."
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Federal Programs Related to - Seniors' Rights
Programs that support the passage and enforcement of laws and other social measures that protect and promote the rights of older adults.Federal Programs Related to - Government & Public Administration
Programs that are concerned with the effective functioning of government, including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials. Bankruptcy Programs; Election Regulation; Government Reform (+ Advocacy); Social Security Reform (+ Advocacy)Federal Programs Related to - Public Finance, Taxation &Monetary Policy
Programs that are primarily engaged in financial administration, taxation and monetary policy. Campaign Finance, Federal Reserve; Monetary Policy; TaxationFederal Programs Related to - Insurance Benefits
Programs that set aside funds and provide benefits for a wide range of insurance programs. Burial Insurance; Casualty Insurance Benefits/Provision; Dismemberment Benefits; Property Insurance Benefits/ProvisionFederal Programs Related to - Pension & Retirement Benefits
Programs administered by retirement disbursement authorities that make monthly cash payments to eligible workers and their eligible dependents following retirement.Federal Programs Related to - Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, General/Other
Programs that focus on protecting and promoting the broad civil rights and civil liberties of individuals and work to change public policy and opinion in a variety of areas.See also: +COMMON CODE Advocacy (**B); Hate Crimes Prevention (I02.07); Housing Discrimination (I05.08); Voter Services (W08.05)
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Enterprise Is Re-Housing Unwanted Furniture
Weston Mill-based social enterprise Surplus Rescue CIC (Community Interest Company) recycles and finds homes for unwanted furniture. To date, it has received “extensive amounts” of quality second-hand furniture including desks, pedestals, cupboards and office chairs from a former local authority office equipment – and wants to find them a good home.
