Let’s fix the math behind affordability | Sanjyot Dunung Commonsense Responsible Change IL 08

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Hi Jason – it's Sanjyot Dunung, Democrat running for Congress in IL-08.    I just published a new post on affordability, and why it keeps getting worse, even though everyone agrees it's a problem.    We say housing is too expensive, childcare is unaffordable, and healthcare costs too much – then we move on.    But what's really broken isn't just prices, it's the math behind who gets help and who doesn't.    One of the most powerful numbers in American life is the federal poverty line. It determines access to childcare, healthcare, housing support, and tax credits. And most people don't realize it's still based on a formula created in the 1960s, for a completely different economy.    That outdated math is why families still feel like they're drowning; they're working harder, and it can actually make life harder.    In my post, I break down how this happened, who it hurts most, and why affordability is a design problem – not personal failure.  In my post, I break down how this happened, who it hurts most, and why affordability is a design problem – not personal failure.    Here's what Congress can do right now:   ➡️  Modernize how we define affordability   ➡️  Smooth benefit cliffs   ➡️  Lower the biggest cost drivers   ➡️  Expand housing supply   ➡️  Measure outcomes, not just spending   I go deeper into each of these and how we fix the system in the full piece.    Read the full post by clicking the button below:  Fix Affordability, Stop Ignoring Families & Seniors Share your thoughts by clicking reply to this email, I look forward to hearing what's important to you.    Affordability isn't mysterious. It's measurable. And once we measure it honestly, we can fix it.    With gratitude,    Sanjyot   Website: www.SanjyotForCongress.com In the News: In the News | Sanjyot Dunung for Congress Substack: Building What's Next   Join Our Commonsense Movement   My priorities in supporting Our Commonsense Movement include:   ✅ Making life more affordable and expanding the American Dream.   ✅ Making smart investments in people, learning, infrastructure, renewable energy, and innovation.   ✅ Growing our economy without chaotic policies and tariffs.   ✅ Protecting the programs working families rely on.   ✅ Improving Medicare so that everyone can live and age with dignity.   ✅ Passing pro-immigration reform to ensure legal and faster pathways to visas, green cards, and citizenship.   ✅ Focusing on people and communities — not divisive, autocratic politics.   ✅ Passing campaign finance reform and term limits for the House, Senate, and Supreme Court, as well as strengthening voting rights.   ✅ Building a future that's stable and hopeful for all Americans. Paid for by Sanjyot Dunung for Congress   Sanjyot Dunung for Congress 1153 Lee Street PO Box 221 Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.