In times of hardship we need it more than ever.
"These increases are a heavy burden on our constituents," added Phil Gingrey of Georgia, who pressed Sebelius for more detail on how those facing financial hardship will avoid government penalties for failing to sign up.
The union is gathering evidence of hardship faced by journalists across the four titles because of the pay freeze.
But last week the European commission cut its estimate for GDP growth this year to a miserly 0.5% The evidence of real and painful economic hardship is subtle in Athens.
The MPs' report follows a short inquiry undertaken amid public concern that sanctions were being imposed inappropriately, causing hardship, destitution and ill-health, and routinely forcing jobseekers to rely on food banks to survive.
Iranians hope the deal will end years of international isolation and economic hardship – and avert the threat of war.
Similarly, when the stricken community bonds together to pay for Billy's travel expenses to the climatic audition despite their own obvious hardship, the scene smacks of cliché.
Making hard choices now will help avert much greater hardship in the future.
Jubilant Iranians took to the streets on Thursday night to celebrate news of a breakthrough in nuclear negotiations with the West, and to express their hopes that the deal will end years of international isolation and economic hardship – and avert the threat of war.
"We announce our allegiance to the Caliph of the Muslims... and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity, in hardship and ease, and to endure being discriminated against, and not to dispute about rule with those in power, except in case of evident infidelity regarding that which there is a proof from Allah," said the message.
If claimants demonstrate that they can't buy essential items as a result of their sanction, they can apply for a hardship payment".
