Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million people with disabilities depend on Social Security for their daily sustenance. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle cure when it comes time for admission into college. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
Our economic future rests on the extent to which all students, especially those who represent America's growing majority, have access to rigorous, college-preparatory classes… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in the country. Whatever problems exist in this city exist… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
Philadelphians continue to benefit every day from the flow of federal dollars to improve our infrastructure and create jobs. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable. — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
To see, once again, that African American students are more likely to have a limited math curriculum and an underpaid novice teacher is disheartening… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the Social Security promise that provides secure retirement benefits for… — Chaka Fattah Copy Share Image
