Archive for August, 2008
I.O.U.S.A. – U.O. US AN EXPLANATION
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Two National Advocacy Groups challenge the film’s position on Social Security and Medicare For years, Americans have been told revenue-slashing tax cuts are the answer to our financial woes and a borrow-and-spend economy is not a problem. Now, when faced with the ensuing budget deficits and an economic meltdown we’re being told we [...]
I.O.U.S.A.-Fiscal Fortitude or Trojan Horse?
Thursday, August 21st, 2008Let us say, right up front that we haven’t seen I.O.U.S.A yet…but soon will. We’re very curious to see if the movie sticks to its billing and delivers the facts about borrow-and-spend policies run amuck. No doubt about it, there is an important message there to deliver. However, what worries us is the inevitable next step [...]
Double Digit Premium Hikes for Part D
Friday, August 15th, 2008CMS has announced next year’s Part D premiums for seniors. The 12% increase will hike the average monthly premium to $28 for standard coverage in 2009. CMS says seniors should be glad this is less than their original estimate 5 years ago which said Part D premiums would be even higher. Gee, thanks. This is from [...]
Happy Birthday Social Security!
Thursday, August 14th, 2008All of the terrific opinion pieces, issue papers and blog posts written today in honor of Social Security’s 73rd birthday truly seem like gifts as we continue to offer the truth about Social Security and counter all of the anti-‘entitlement’ propaganda out there these days. Our favorite headline comes from Economic Policy Institute. “Social Security: [...]
Do Right by Social Security
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008Today’s Des Moines Register’s editorial on Social Security is our selection for a “Networthy Award” for outstanding coverage of elder issues on the net. Entitled “Do Right by Shoring up Social Security” the Register gets it right. The editorial board writes: More than 70 years later, the program (Social Security) doesn’t just help retirees. It [...]
Privatization-Dollars and (Non)Cents
Friday, August 8th, 2008The Institute for America’s Future has released a state-by-state breakdown of just what the privatization of Social Security will mean to Americans throughout the nation. While the whole issue of Social Security funding and benefits can be hard for many to wrap their brains around, breakdowns like these help answer critical questions like: “What’s really at stake [...]
Celebrating Medicare’s Anniversary
Friday, August 1st, 200843 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare legislation into law not only for the elderly but also for younger generations who care for them. Before Medicare, half of all seniors had no health insurance and nearly 35% lived in poverty. Today senior poverty has dropped by two-thirds and all Americans 65 and older [...]