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2018 Voting Record Released
We have released the 2018 Congressional Voting Record. Our annual voting record scores every U.S. Representative and Senator on issues affecting current and future retirees. For 2018, we examined 10 key Senate and House votes.
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Social Security Trust Fund Stronger than a Year Ago, According to Annual Trustees Report
The latest Trustees report shows that Social Security is stronger than it was a year ago, despite “doom and gloom” narratives. Medicare is also on track to pay its expenses until 2026. But lawmakers should take action to strengthen them even further. Learn more by reading our statement.
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CT Alliance President Elizabeth Marafino Testifies Before Congress
Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans President Elizabeth Marafino recently discussed the importance of Social Security expansion during a hearing for the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee’s Subcommittee on Social Security.
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President Trump's Budget Targets Seniors
President Trump’s 2020 budget proposal would cut $845 billion from Medicare, $26 billion from Social Security, and $1.5 trillion from Medicaid. This is a cruel plan that will hurt retirees and Congress needs to stop it. Send a message to your Representative telling them to reject this destructive proposal.
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KHN – Americans Ready To Crack Down On Drug Prices That Force Some To Skip Doses
Nearly 30% of respondents in a new KFF poll said they either skip doses or don’t refill prescriptions at all due to high costs. The poll shows that Americans prioritize skyrocketing prescription drug prices as an issue and want lawmakers to take action.
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Social Security Expansion Act will Ensure Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share and Strengthen the Trust Funds
The Social Security Expansion Act, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter DeFazio, will allow current and future generations to retire with dignity. Learn more by reading Executive Director Richard Fiesta’s statement.
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Retiree Stories: MD/DC Alliance and AFSCME Retiree Member Jeff Israel
Doctors diagnosed MD/DC Alliance Member and AFSCME Retiree Jeff Israel with cancer. Then Medicare Part D agents told him that his life-saving medication would be nearly $10,000 a month.
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The Faces of Medicare and Social Security in 2019
Get the current facts and figures for Social Security and Medicare from our 2019 fact sheet.
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Special Hearing Aid Plan for Members
The Alliance is pleased to partner with HEAR In America to give you access to a FREE plan that provides discounts as high as 70% on hearing aids.
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July 2019 Georgia Alliance Meeting
Join Georgia Alliance members for their monthly membership meeting in July.
Where: IBEW Local 613, 501 Pulliam St SW #250, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA | When: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
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Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share
Millions of Americans can't afford to retire with dignity. Meanwhile, it's easy for millionaires and billionaires to get out of contributing what they owe to Social Security. Sign our petition to demand that lawmakers take action to expand Social Security and make the wealthy contribute their fair share.
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Join the Alliance in fighting back against the Republican Assault on Medicare and Social Security. Click here to take action!
