Social Security Expansion
How will recent Social Security expansion efforts benefit older Americans?
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Fact Check: Trump Lied About Insulin Prices
September 30, 2020: Washington, DC - At last night’s debate President Trump said his Administration has lowered the price of insulin and that it is “so cheap it’s like water.” Insulin retails for roughly $300 a vial and most patients with diabetes need two to...Read more >
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Texas Retirees Secure Victory in Voting Rights Case; Will Reduce Unnecessary Health Risks
September 25, 2020: Statement of Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding today’s federal court decision striking down H.B. 25 which outlawed straight party voting in Texas: “Today’s ruling is a victory for democracy a...Read more >
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Retiree Group Endorses Jill Schupp for U.S. House
September 24, 2020: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Ballwin, MO - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Jill Schupp for election to the U.S. House of Representativ...Read more >
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North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans Reaches Agreement with State to Make Voting Easier During COVID-19 Pandemic
September 22, 2020: Raleigh – Older voters throughout North Carolina will be able to vote more easily in November as a result of a significant voting rights agreement between the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans and the State of North Carolina being filed...Read more >
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Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots
September 18, 2020: In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Michigan voters, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that any ballot postmarked by November 2, but not received until November 17 will be counted. The ruling ca...Read more >
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots
September 17, 2020: HARRISBURG – In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Pennsylvania voters, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today ruled that any ballot that is postmarked by election day must count if it is received ...Read more >
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Retiree Group Endorses Rita Hart for U.S. House
September 16, 2020: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Davenport, IA - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Rita Hart for election to the U.S. House of Representati...Read more >
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Retirees Endorse Dr. Kim Schrier for Re-Election in WA-08 Congressional District
September 15, 2020: “Senior Champion” is an essential voice for Washington’s retirees in Congress Auburn, WA. - Today, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Dr. Kim Schrier for re-election. Congresswoman Schrier cu...Read more >
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Documentary on Florida Voting Premieres on Thursday; Film Features Several Alliance Members
September 10, 2020: Washington, DC - A new short film, “Safe and Easy: Vote By Mail in Florida,” featuring four Florida Alliance for Retired Americans members, premiered today online. The documentary was produced by Brave New Films and will be available to watch for...Read more >
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Wisconsin Retirees Horrified by Senseless Shootings
August 27, 2020: For Immediate Release Statement of Gary Mitchell, President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding continued violence in Kenosha: “The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans remains shocked and horrified about a Kenosha ...Read more >
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