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Celebrate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and Learn How it Will Lower Drug Prices
September 06, 2022: The Alliance will host a special virtual event on Thursday, September 15, at 4 PM Eastern time to celebrate the passage of this historic legislation. We will have experts on hand to break down the law and answer questions about ho Read More >
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After Crackdown, Medicare Advantage Marketers Tone Down Sales Tactics
September 06, 2022: Medicare Advantage plans are being forced to tone down their aggressive advertising this year in response to increased oversight from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The new guidelines were prompted by an inc Read More >
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Wisconsin Senator Doubles Down on Plans to Slash Earned Retirement Benefits on Campaign Trail
September 06, 2022: Senator Ron Johnson (WI) this week discussed how to “coax” retirees back into the labor force during a tele town hall on Wednesday night. Earlier, Johnson suggested that earned benefits should be re-approved by Congress on an Read More >
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Retiree Group Endorses Jahana Hayes for Re-election to U.S. House
August 30, 2022: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits, Lowering Drug Prices Waterbury, CT - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Jahana Hayes f Read More >
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Life Expectancy Fell during COVID Pandemic, Especially for Hispanic and Black Males
August 29, 2022: A study published Tuesday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) has found that life expectancy in the U.S. fell by 4.5 and 3.6 years for Hispanic and Black males, respectively, i Read More >
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Using Covid Relief Funds to Rehire Retired Teachers Could Help Address Teacher Shortage
August 29, 2022: With school districts across the country facing steep teacher shortages — causing class sizes to swell and threatening to stagnate student achievement — some states are offering bonuses to prevent their most experienced teache Read More >
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FDA’s Announcement on Hearing Aids Could Save Relationships
August 29, 2022: About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and the FDA's move last week to make hearing aids available over-the-counter (OTC) is a step forward in giving seniors access to care they need. The FDA ruled Read More >
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Charlie Crist to Take on Ron DeSantis for Florida Governor after Winning Democratic Primary
August 29, 2022: Rep. Charlie Crist (D) cruised to a primary victory over state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried in Florida on Tuesday and will face Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in November in the important race for Florida governor. “Charlie Cr Read More >
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Retiree Group Endorses Richard Blumenthal for Re-election to U.S. Senate
August 29, 2022: Cites His Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits West Hartford, CT - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Richard Blumenthal for re-e Read More >
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Retiree Group Endorses Trudy Busch Valentine for U.S. Senate
August 24, 2022: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Clayton, MO - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Trudy Busch Valentine for election to Read More >
