Press Releases

• Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on the Third Presidential Debate

  October 20, 2016: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the third presidential debate of 2016: “Tonight Secretary Clinton showed why she is the best choice for retirees. She resta...Read more >

• Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on the 0.3% COLA Increase for Social Security Beneficiaries

  October 18, 2016: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the government's announcement that there will be a 0.3% COLA benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries, dis...Read more >

• Seniors Host “Bake Sale” as they Demand Rep. Heck Protect Social Security from Cuts

  October 12, 2016: Without a promise to Protect and Expand Social Security, future retirees may need to hold bake sales to fund a secure retirement *** Click Here for a Link to Photos from the Event*** Reno, NV – Retirees held a bake sale and press conference...Read more >

• Kaine-Pence Debate Highlights Why Democratic Ticket is Better for Retirees

  October 05, 2016: Statement of Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, on Social Security comments during Vice Presidential Debate: “Tonight Mike Pence proved that he and Donald Trump are more interested in tax cuts for the wealt...Read more >

• Seniors, Community Leaders Rally Outside Rubio’s Office: Don’t Cut Social Security

  October 04, 2016: AFL-CIO President Trumka Joins Alliance for Retired Americans members to Call Out Senator Rubio for Failing To Protect Social Security  *** Click Here for a Link to Photos and Videos From the Event *** TAMPA, FL – A coalition of retirees, c...Read more >

• Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta Statement on Gallagher Plan to Cut Social Security Benefits

  September 09, 2016: Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta Statement on Gallagher Plan to Cut Social Security Benefits Today, the Alliance for Retired Americans spoke out against Republican candidate Mike Gallagher’s reckless plan to cut Social Security benefits down to the...Read more >

• Clinton-Kaine is an Excellent Fit for Retirees

  July 23, 2016: Ticket is Ultimate Antidote to Worries that Trump-Pence would cut Social Security, Medicare Robert Roach, Jr., President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, released the following statement regarding Hillary Clinton’s selection of Virginia Se...Read more >

• Trump-Pence: A Ticket to Retirement Insecurity

  July 14, 2016: Selection of Mike Pence as Vice Presidential Nominee Cements Seniors’ Worries that Trump would cut Social Security, Medicare Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, released the following statement regarding Don...Read more >

• Retirees Strongly Endorse Hillary Clinton for President

  June 30, 2016: Washington, DC – Citing her commitment to expand Social Security, strengthen Medicare and rein in prescription drug prices, the members of the executive board of the Alliance for Retired Americans voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for United States ...Read more >

• Ryan’s “Better Way” for Health Care Would be Dangerous for Seniors and Inferior to Current Medicare System

  June 22, 2016: Seniors Would Have to Wait Until 67 for Coverage The following statement was issued today by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to House Speaker Paul Ryan’s release of “A Better Way” health ...Read more >