Obama to press for another $250 for seniors
Shortly after confirmation on Friday that for the second straight year there will be no cost of living adjustment increase for Social Security beneficiaries, the White House announced that President Obama intends to press Congress to approve a second $250 Economic Recovery Payment to seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.
President Barack Obama raised $45 million for his re-election campaign, the Democratic Party and other campaign funds in February, bringing his total to about $300 million for this election cycle.