Debt ceiling drama hurting American families: 'We're being treated like numbers'
Susan Meachum, who says she relies on Social Security, told ABC News she will "lose everything" if the debt limit isn't raised. Gridlock in Washington over raising the debt ceiling threatens to disrupt payments to millions of Americans who rely on government benefits each month. Seniors, veterans and Americans living with disabilities could be the first to suffer if the federal government is unable to pay its bills as soon as June 1. Payments totaling about $100 billion are scheduled to go out June 1 and June 2, with more scheduled throughout the month. Several people shared with ABC News their growing financial fears as the political stalemate continues. Susan Prahl Meachum, a 64-year-old from rural Virginia, said she will "lose everything" if there is no deal to raise the debt limit in time. Courtesy Debbie Spencer MORE: Debt ceiling timeline: When are Medicaid, Social Security and other payments in jeopardy Susan Prahl Meachum, a 64 year old living in rural...