User:Lochavenk/David Price $American politician$

Dear Senator Price,

I just got some really bad news about next year's Social Security payments.In my case, with the cost of everything continuing to increase, I can't even afford to purchase some of the necessities. I have always said that as much wealth as there is in the USA, it is totally inexcuseable for anyone to not have a roof over their head or be hungry, but there are thousands and perhaps millions living on the streets (entire families). Perhaps we should be more concerned about these people. People in Congress including the president talk about the middle class as earning $50,000/year, well, there are millions that do not come close to that income including myself. Nothing is ever mentioned about the lower income or poor. What if you had to live on $1229.00 SS Income and less than $25,000 a year and pay a mortgage of $748 per month. But,there are many more that are worse shape than I am.

For the first time in 35 years, seniors are not expected to receive an automatic cost-of-living adjustment, the yearly increase that helps them make ends meet and keep up with rising prices. This is in spite of the fact that the costs of prescription drugs, utilities, groceries,other necessities and health care continue to rise. I have always said that as much wealth as there in the USA, there is no reason that people should not have a roof over their head or be hungry. This is inexcuseable! In my case, I am just scraping by, unable to purchase the necessities sometimes.

This is a big problem - and, unless Congress acts, the 41 million seniors who rely on Social Security will be left without relief in this tough economy.

Thanks for your time, Helen Glenn glochaven@msn.com