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• Budget Agreement Averts Immediate Crisis, but Threats to Seniors Still Loom

  October 18, 2013: The U.S. House and Senate passed legislation on Wednesday night to end the government shutdown and stop the country from hitting its debt ceiling. President Obama immediately signed the bill into law before a default could ensue. The agreement contai...Read more >

• Seniors’ Issues Front and Center in Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Talks

  October 11, 2013: On Wednesday, a letter instigated by Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) was signed by 51 House Republicans, urging Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to make cuts to Social Security benefits before the debt ceiling is raised and the government is re-opened. To read th...Read more >

• Activists at U.S. Capitol Warn: “Don’t Use Shutdown to Cut Benefits for Seniors”

  October 04, 2013: Scores of seniors came to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, joined hands with Members of Congress, and formed a human chain in opposition to the Chained CPI formula and all benefit cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The Congressional Progre...Read more >

• Latest on a Possible Shutdown of the Federal Government

  September 27, 2013: On Thursday, top House Republican leaders rejected the short-term spending plan expected to be passed by the Senate in coming days, increasing the possibility of a government shutdown next week. Asked if the House would pass the bill unchanged once i...Read more >

• Rep. Linda Sanchez Introduces the Strengthening Social Security Act in U.S. House

  September 20, 2013: This week, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA), introduced the Strengthening Social Security Act, H.R. 3118, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would increase Social Security benefits by approximately $70 per month by modifying the formula used to ...Read more >

• U.S. Income Inequality Reaches Highest Level Since 1928

  September 13, 2013: A new economic study reveals income inequality between the wealthiest Americans and the rest of the population continues to increase. According to an analysis of IRS figures dating to 1913 by economists at the University of California, Berkeley, the ...Read more >

• This Grandparents Day, Talk with Your Grandchildren about Retirement Security!

  September 06, 2013: This Sunday, September 8th, is Grandparents Day. The holiday presents a unique opportunity for intergenerational conversations about retirement security. While Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are often considered seniors’ issues, they are im...Read more >

• Executive Director Ed Coyle Announces His Intention to Retire

  August 30, 2013: Edward F. Coyle, who has been the Executive Director of the Alliance since its launch in 2001, announced this week that he plans to retire soon. During his dozen-year stewardship of the Alliance, Mr. Coyle steadfastly supported seniors on Capitol Hil...Read more >

• Retirees Observe 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s March on Washington

  August 23, 2013: August 28th, 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic march on Washington. In commemoration of the anniversary, Washington, DC will host a week of events dedicated to Rev. King’s vision of equality, freedom, and justi...Read more >

• Social Security’s 78th Birthday Receives Generous Attention

  August 16, 2013: Social Security’s birthday on Wednesday received considerable attention on the state and national level. The Alliance for Retired Americans marked the anniversary with over 40 events in 22 states and by releasing special state-by-state reports with...Read more >