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Democrats Push for Strengthening Social Security in First Hearing of New Congress

The first hearing on Social Security of the new Congress saw Republicans claiming that they simply want information about the program’s status, while Democrats insisted that it’s time to boost Social Security --- and pushed back on GOP proposals to cut benefits.“ Today, we are faced with the fierce urgency of now. Five million Americans receive below-poverty level (Social Security) checks from their government because Congress has not enhanced benefits in more than 50 years,” said ranking member Rep. John Larson (D-CT).

Walter Gottlieb2023-04-28T11:01:22-04:00April 27th, 2023|Congress, Democrats, Payroll Tax Cap, Rep. John Larson, Republicans, Social Security|

The Warnock-Walker Runoff Isn’t Just About the Size of the Democrats’ Senate Majority

While it’s true that a runoff win by Senator Raphael Warnock would give the Democrats a 51-50 majority, there is more at stake for Georgia voters – especially seniors. They need Senator Warnock to remain in the Senate to fight for their vital Social Security and Medicare benefits – and to continue advocating for lower prescription drug prices.

NCPSSM2022-12-02T15:48:30-04:00December 2nd, 2022|Election 2022, GOP, Medicare, Senate, Social Insurance|

NCPSSM Endorses Nevada Democrats as Bulwark Against GOP Attacks on Social Security & Medicare

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare officially endorsed all 3 Democratic members of Nevada’s congressional delegation for re-election. During a virtual event on Thursday, NCPSSM President and CEO Max Richtman declared the organization’s support for Representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, and Susie Lee as champions for seniors, with the three members participating live from Nevada.

NCPSSM2022-10-28T15:58:23-04:00October 21st, 2022|Congress, Democrats, Election 2022, GOP, Max Richtman, Medicare, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Republicans, Social Security|

Democrats’ New Prescription Drug Plan More than a ‘Glass Half Full’

For American seniors, the Democrats’ new agreement on prescription drug pricing reform is definitely more than a glass half full. It is not everything that advocates had hoped for, but it is a historic step toward taming soaring drug prices.

Walter Gottlieb2021-11-03T16:44:08-04:00November 3rd, 2021|Congress, Democrats, Prescription Drug Prices, President Biden|

Trump Re-Ignites Attacks on Affordable Care Act, Rallies Democrats

President Trump is at it again. Two years after promising Americans “something terrific” to replace Obamacare – and failing – the

NCPSSM2019-03-28T14:48:50-04:00March 28th, 2019|affordable care act, Congress, Democrats, Election 2018, Medicare, President Trump, Republicans|

Hill Democrats Get Tough on Big Pharma, Prescription Drug Prices

Elections have consequences, and one positive consequence of the midterms is that the new House majority is serious about reducing drug

NCPSSM2019-01-23T12:50:41-04:00January 18th, 2019|Congress, Medicare, Medicare Drug Coverage and Costs, Prescription Drug Prices|

On Medicare’s 53rd Anniversary, Democrats Decry GOP “Cuts and Sabotage”

Medicare supporters in Congress typically celebrate the program’s anniversary with cake and balloons. But not this year. Democratic leaders decided that

NCPSSM2018-09-04T15:15:05-04:00July 30th, 2018|Budget, Congress, Prescription Drug Prices, President Trump, Sen. Marco Rubio|

National Committee President, House Democrats Decry GOP Tax Plan’s Impact on Seniors

As Republicans remain indifferent – or in denial – about the impact of the Trump/GOP tax scam on older Americans, seniors’

NCPSSM2018-11-08T11:29:28-04:00December 6th, 2017|affordable care act, Budget, healthcare, Medicare, Social Security|

Democrats Challenge Price over Medicare and Medicaid Funding

Democrats concerned about seniors, children, the disadvantaged and disabled took HHS Nominee Tom Price to task in his first day

NCPSSM2018-11-08T12:27:23-04:00January 19th, 2017|Medicare|

House Democrats Introduce Social Security 2100 Act

NCPSSM joined a terrific coalition of Congressional Democrats on Capitol Hill today to lend our support for important new Social Security legislation

NCPSSM2017-07-10T16:11:43-04:00March 18th, 2015|Max Richtman, Social Security|

Will Democrats Promise No Cuts to Social Security?

If you had a few minutes to talk to leaders of the Democratic Party, as they prepare for the 2012 election, what

NCPSSM2017-07-10T16:21:26-04:00July 30th, 2012|Budget, entitlement reform, Medicare, Presidential Politics, Retirement, Social Security|

Senate Democrats Named to Super Committee

Our first reaction...why didn't anyone from the Senate's Social Security Caucus made the cut? And Senator Kerry and Murray's support for the

NCPSSM2017-07-10T16:24:41-04:00August 10th, 2011|Budget, entitlement reform, Medicare, Social Security, Super Committee|

House Democrats “Get It”

The House Democratic caucus has voted against consideration of the White House negotiated tax deal unless changes can be made.There is so

NCPSSM2018-05-15T21:52:25-04:00December 9th, 2010|Social Security|

Republican Study Committee Budget Cuts Earned Benefits; Keeps Trump Tax Cuts

For solid clues as to what the Republicans would do to Americans’ earned benefits if they maintain power in the House and recapture the Senate and/or the White House, look no further than the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) 2025 budget blueprint. For the second year in a row, the RSC proposes cutting Social Security and Medicare. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ranking member of the House Budget committee, estimates that these cuts amount to $1.5 trillion for Social Security and $1 trillion for Medicare.

Walter Gottlieb2024-03-22T11:58:19-04:00March 21st, 2024|Congress, Election 2024, entitlement reform, Medicare, President Biden, Republicans, Social Security|

Biden: The Wealthy Will Pay Their Fair Share into Social Security

In Thursday night's State of the Union address, President Biden put himself unequivocally on the side of American seniors and the programs they rely on. He redoubled his commitment to protecting Social Security after confronting congressional Republicans in last year’s speech.

Walter Gottlieb2024-03-08T13:24:33-04:00March 8th, 2024|Congress, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, President Biden|

The Spending Deal & Seniors: How Do Older Americans Fare in Agreement to Keep Gov’t Open?

What's good and bad for seniors in the current spending deal on Capitol Hill? Our director of government relations and policy, Dan Adcock, tells us about how much funding crucial programs for older Americans are likely to receive for the rest of this fiscal year.

Walter Gottlieb2024-02-01T21:27:28-04:00January 31st, 2024|Budget, Congress, Medicare, Social Security|

NCPSSM President Testifies Against Fiscal Commission Proposal

NCPSSM president Max Richtman offered testimony today to the U.S. House Budget Committee, warning that the creation of a fiscal commission to address the federal debt could jeopardize Social Security and Medicare benefits.

NCPSSM2023-10-19T16:12:53-04:00October 19th, 2023|Congress, Democrats, fiscal commission, Medicare, Social Security|

Would a Government Shutdown Affect Social Security and Medicare?

First, the good news. Even if the government shuts down at the end of this week because of House Republican intransigence, Social Security benefits will continue to be paid and customer service for retirees should not get significantly worse. Now, the bad news. The impending shutdown is symptomatic of a disorder in Congress that seniors should care about: MAGA hardliners once again gumming up the works of a government which best serves the public when operating smoothly, without needless disruptions.

Walter Gottlieb2023-09-26T11:53:16-04:00September 25th, 2023|Congress, Democrats, Disability, GOP, Medicare, Social Security, Social Security Administration (SSA)|

Rep. Larson Re-introduces His Social Security 2100 Act & Other Top News of the Week

It’s been a busy week for Social Security watchers and advocates. Here are some of the major developments from Washington, D.C.:

Walter Gottlieb2023-07-17T10:35:56-04:00July 14th, 2023|Boost Social Security, Congress, Rep. John Larson, Republicans, Senate, seniors, Social Security|

Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal Averts Disruption of Social Security, Medicare

Amid all the static about the debt ceiling deal that President Biden and Speaker McCarthy struck over the weekend, this much is certain: the deal is better for American seniors than a federal default. “The agreement represents a compromise, which means no one got everything they wanted,” said President Biden on Monday. “But that's the responsibility of governing.”

NCPSSM2023-06-01T09:28:42-04:00May 30th, 2023|Congress, Debt Ceiling, Democrats, GOP, President Biden|

Ohio Forum Focuses on Cutting Vs. Expanding Social Security

National Committee president and CEO Max Richtman brought the organization’s message of expanding and strengthening Social Security to Ohio today. He participated in a forum in Sandusky, OH, co-sponsored by the local nonprofit, Serving Our Seniors. The forum, entitled, The Future of Social Security Retirement Income and Medicare Part A forum, was attended by more than two hundred citizens, mostly seniors who are already collecting Social Security.

Walter Gottlieb2023-04-12T16:11:28-04:00April 12th, 2023|Bernie Sanders, Boost Social Security, Democrats, GOP, Rep. John Larson, Social Security|

Social Security is Not Going Bankrupt, But Needs to be Strengthened

In their report released on Friday, the Social Security Trustees projected that the program’s combined trust fund will remain solvent until 2034 – one year earlier than previously projected. At that time, the program still would be able to pay 80% of benefits. As of the end of 2022, the trust fund had $2.83 trillion in reserves.

Walter Gottlieb2023-04-03T12:27:14-04:00April 3rd, 2023|Uncategorized|

Senators’ “Bipartisan” Social Security Plan Would Slash Benefits

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has sent an urgent letter to Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Angus King (I-ME) expressing deep concern over a Social Security proposal reportedly taking shape under their names. The Cassidy-King plan would put Social Security on a slippery slope toward privatization — and ultimately cut benefits for future beneficiaries.