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• NIRS: New Report Finds Disturbing Outlook for Generation X in Retirement

  July 17, 2023: A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds a dismal retirement outlook for Generation X, the first generation to enter the labor market following the shift from defined benefit pension plans to 40 Read More >

• Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on Strengthening Social Security; Rep. Larson Re-Introduces the Social Security 2100 Act

  July 17, 2023: Social Security was in the news this week with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) holding a hearing entitled, “Protecting Social Security for All: Making the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share,” and Rep. John L Read More >

• What You Need to Know About the Drug Price Fight in Those TV Ads

  July 12, 2023: In recent months ominous ads about prescription drugs have flooded the TV airwaves. Perhaps by design, it’s not always clear who’s sponsoring the ads or why. Or, for that matter, why now? The short answer is that Congres Read More >

• KFF Health News: Why the Next Big Hope for Alzheimer’s Might Not Help Most Black Patients

  July 07, 2023: The FDA on Thursday gave full approval to what many scientists and doctors believe is the first drug to show promise of slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But while patient advocates are celebrating, critics see Read More >

• 2023 Anniversary Toolkit

  July 05, 2023: 2023 Anniversary Summer Legislative Toolkit Our legislative toolkit has all of the things you'll need to mobilize for change on key retirement security issues this summer. These resources include issue position papers, sample Read More >

• 2023 Anniversary Summer Toolkit Tips

  July 05, 2023: How to Use this Toolkit This overview will help you get started with your mobilization efforts this Older Americans Month. It provides detailed descriptions of the various sections and materials in the rest of the toolkit. Read More >

• 2023 Anniversary Summer Toolkit Fact Sheets and Position Papers

  July 05, 2023: Position Papers and Fact Sheets We included copies of our RSC Budget Proposal, Threats to Social Security, Expanding Social Security, Social Security and Medicare Figures, Medicaid, and Social Security Figures fact sheets and pos Read More >

• 2023 Anniversary Summer Toolkit Lobbying Materials

  July 05, 2023: Lobbying Materials We included an Anniversary 2023 presentation, a legislative calendar, an anniversary event planning guide, a report back form, sample letters to the editor, and a storytelling worksheet to support your mobiliza Read More >

• Fact Sheet: Medicaid Facts

  June 30, 2023: Medicaid is a social safety net program that provides health coverage for pregnant women, children, the disabled and seniors with low-incomes. Download the fact sheet. Read More >

• KFF Health News: Will the Doctor See You Now? The Health System’s Changing Landscape

  June 30, 2023: Lucia Agajanian, a 25-year-old freelance film producer in Chicago, doesn’t have a specific primary care doctor, preferring the convenience of visiting a local clinic for flu shots or going online for video visits. “You say wha Read More >