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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    June 22, 2005

    CONTACT:
     Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414

    ~ 4 Million Seniors ~ One Voice ~No Privatization ~

    Rural America has a large stake in Social Security debate

    NCPSSM releases National Rural Survey Results on June 23, 2005 at 3:00 P.M.

    Rural communities depend on Social Security nearly twice as much as non-rural communities, they have a higher percentage of senior citizens and more senior women and people with disabilities who receive Social Security.  Rural residents have a lot at stake in this Social Security debate and have strong opinions about the program's future and its impact on their communities.

    800 rural residents were surveyed June 10-15, 2005 for their views on various Social Security proposals currently being considered on Capitol Hill. Former Congresswoman and NCPSSM President, Barbara Kennelly , members of the Congressional Rural Caucus and Peter D. Hart Research Associates, will release survey results and answer questions at a Capitol Hill news conference. 

    When:  Thursday, June 23 3:00 pm
    Where:  U.S. Capitol: Room HC-9  
    Participants: Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-NC), Guy Molyneux, Senior Vice President, Hart Research,  Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO, The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

    The National Committee, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization acts in the interests of its membership through advocacy, education, services, grassroots efforts and the leadership of the Board of Directors and professional staff. The work of the National Committee is directed toward developing better-informed citizens and voters.