On June 24, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, to restore protections for workers age 40 and older. The bill, introduced by Reps. Bobby Scott (VA) and Rodney Davis (IL), aims to restore protections for worker... Read more
An explosive new report by Patients For Affordable Drugs found that fifteen prominent patient advocacy groups, including groups that focus on specific diseases or conditions, have taken millions of dollars from drug corporations and pharmaceutical trade associations. The repor... Read more
It's Medicare's 56th birthday this year! You can sign our petition to tell Congress to mark the occasion by requiring Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices.... Read more
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (NY) said he backs a proposal by Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT) to include dental, vision, and hearing coverage in Medicare on Sunday. Schumer made the argument for expanding Medicare coverage during a press conference, citing the “more serious ... Read more
2021 Summer Legislative Toolkit Our legislative toolkit has all of the things you'll need to celebrate Medicare and Social Security and mobilize for change on our key retirement security issues this summer. These resources include issue position papers, sample letters... Read more
How to Use this Toolkit This overview will help you get started with your mobilization efforts this summer. It provides detailed descriptions of the various sections and materials in the rest of the toolkit. Read more ... Read more
Position Papers and Fact Sheets We included copies of our Social Security Medicare Facts and Figures and Social Security Fairness Act fact sheets as well as our position papers on the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Pandemic Treatment Access and Affordabilit... Read more
Storytelling Materials We included tips for how to structure anniversary events, a personal storytelling minikit, and sample letters to the editor to support your mobilization efforts. Read more... Read more
Lobbying Best Practices We included tips for how to structure lobbying events, talking points, and a report back form to support your mobilization efforts. Read more... Read more
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