Archive for February, 2010
“No” is NOT an Option for Seniors in Medicare
Friday, February 26th, 2010While “just say no” is a popular political slogan and now even a Congressional strategy for some in Washington, the effects of saying no to health care reform will be felt much sooner than later for millions of American seniors. Starting Monday, doctors serving patients in Medicare will face a 21% pay cut because the [...]
Cutting Social Security Isn’t the Answer
Thursday, February 18th, 2010The President signed an Executive Order creating a Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. There will be 18 members: 6 appointed by the President-2 we already know Co-Chairs former GOP Senator Alan Simpson (Wyoming) and former Clinton chief of staff Erskine Bowles. The Leadership of both parties will also appoint 6 Senators and 6 House members [...]
Target: Social Security
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010There are a number of important blog posts and articles to recommend to anyone who’s rightfully concerned about ongoing efforts to reduce our debt & deficits on the back of Social Security. First, news from Congressional Quarterly on what President Obama’s Commission is beginning to look like. White House staff “briefed” concerned organizations yesterday but [...]
The Roadmap to Privatization
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010It appears the GOP Budget philosophy is…if at first you don’t succeed with a failed idea try, try again (and again, and again.) This week the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan, reintroduced his “Roadmap for America’s Future”. In short, it is a budget plan which decimates Social Security and Medicare in [...]
Budget Breakdown for Seniors
Monday, February 1st, 2010Policy analysts all over town are pouring over the President’s budget searching for answers about funding levels for their issues and programs. What’s up, what down? The President summed up the budget challenges this morning… Of course, seniors want to know about Social Security and Medicare. Here is what the White House has [...]