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Retiree Group Endorses Joe Courtney for Re-election to U.S. House
August 09, 2022: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits, Lowering Drug Prices Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Joe Courtney for re-election t Read More >
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Retirees Applaud Strong Senate Action to Lower Drug Prices for Millions of Older Americans
August 07, 2022: Statement by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the U.S. Senate: “Today 50 members of the U.S. Senate and Vice President Kamala Read More >
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Anti-Retiree GOP Candidates Win Primaries
August 05, 2022: Many candidates who advanced in primaries this week can be added to the list of those running this November who have publicly attacked Social Security and Medicare, including in important races like Arizona and Washington. Blak Read More >
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Retiree Group Endorses John Larson for Re-election to U.S. House
August 03, 2022: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits, Lowering Drug Prices Hartford, CT - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of John Larson for Read More >
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Letter to Senators on Reconciliation
August 02, 2022: Below is the language of a letter the Alliance sent to U.S. Senators on August 2 regarding the reconciliation package called the "Inflation Reduction Act." You can also read the full letter here. Dear Senator: The Alliance f Read More >
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Social Security Anniversary
August 02, 2022: 87 years ago, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Social Security has lifted millions of seniors out of poverty. Nearly 65 million Americans receive monthly benefits. Read More >
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“The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” Renews Hope for Action to Lower Drug Prices
August 01, 2022: A surprise announcement on Wednesday from Sens. Chuck Schumer (NY) and Joe Manchin (WV) revived hopes for Democrats to pass significant legislation on a range of issues, including prescription drug prices, climate, energy, and hea Read More >
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New Resolutions Honor Leaders, Address Social Security and Right to Vote and More
August 01, 2022: The Alliance’s policy agenda is set during quadrennial meetings of its membership and our board. New York State Alliance President Barry Kaufmann, Resolutions Committee Chair, facilitated discussion and the enactment of fifte Read More >
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National Meeting Includes VIP Remarks, Greetings
August 01, 2022: Rep. John Larson (CT) spoke at the National Meeting about the latest developments to his bill to expand Social Security, H.R. 5723, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust, and thanked the Alliance for its support of Social Security Read More >
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Robert Roach, Jr. and Joseph Peters, Jr. Re-elected as Alliance Leaders at National Meeting
August 01, 2022: The Alliance’s 2022 National Membership Meeting took place online Wednesday and Thursday, July 27-28. On the first day, Robert Roach, Jr., who has been President of the Alliance since September of 2015, was re-elected to a four- Read More >