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• President Trump “Protecting” Seniors, Really?

  April 30, 2020: For Immediate Release The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s anticipated remarks later today about “taking care of seniors Read More >

• June and Donald Pinkin

  April 28, 2020: June and Donald have Medicare to thank for their home and health. Donald underwent back surgery after a year of excruciating pain and three cortisone shots that had no impact. Fortunately, Medicare and supplemental insurance c Read More >

• Media Coverage of Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans’ Lawsuit Over Absentee Ballot Procedures

  April 23, 2020: Press Releases U.S. Supreme Court Again Denies Republican Effort to Block Pennsylvania’s Extended Ballot Receipt Deadline (includes link to copy of denial), October 28 Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses Trump Campaign Cha Read More >

• Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans Sues Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Waive Absentee Ballot Requirements in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

  April 22, 2020: HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans and four of its members filed a lawsuit in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court seeking to protect the rights of older voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th Read More >

• Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Remain Strong, According to Annual Trustees Report

  April 22, 2020: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the Trustees reports issued today on the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds: “Social Security rem Read More >

• Edie Fishman

  April 20, 2020: Edie Fishman, 95, relies on Medicare to maintain her quality of life. Legally blind and living with osteoporosis, she depends on Medicare for doctor visits as well as treatments. Thanks to her guaranteed coverage, Edie can con Read More >

• Trump Using Pandemic as a Smokescreen to Destroy Our Retirement Security

  April 08, 2020: Payroll Tax Cut Scheme is a Severe Threat to Social Security The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s April 7 statement that h Read More >

• Statement of Marlene Ott, President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, Regarding Absentee Ballot Ruling

  April 03, 2020: Statement re: the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s Ruling in Gear v. Bostelmann and the Republican National Committee Regarding the Absentee Ballot Witness Signature Mandate  “Tonight’s ruling defies commo Read More >

• IRS Ignores Congress; Tells Social Security Beneficiaries They Must File Tax Returns to Get Stimulus Payments

  April 01, 2020: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding new IRS guidance that Social Security beneficiaries, SSI recipients, and veterans must file a tax return to Read More >