Debt-limit delay would jeopardize Social Security payments

"It shows that in August, the government could not afford to meet 44% of its obligations. Since the $134 billion deficit for that month couldn't be covered with more borrowing, programs would have to be cut.

If Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits, payments to defense contractors and interest payments on Treasury bonds were exempt, that would be all the government could afford for the month. No money for troops or veterans. No tax refunds. No food stamps or welfare. No federal salaries or benefits."

Its truly hard to imagine how unconscionable it would be if the debt ceiling isn't raised, it would literally impact millions of people. To think this is fast approaching in August. Read the full article here.