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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    July 18, 2005

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

    ~ 4 Million Seniors ~ One Voice ~No Privatization ~

    Americans urged to call their Congressional representatives on
    “National Social Security Call-In Day”

    NCPSSM's members and supporters mobilize against Private Accounts

    “Members of Congress will soon head home for the summer recess but private account supporters are promising to continue their campaign to create Social Security private accounts once they return to Capitol Hill in September.  We urge Americans to, once again, tell their representatives “No” to private accounts; however they're repackaged or renamed” - - Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO

    The President and his Congressional leaders still aren't getting the message. The American people have said it loud and clear…they do not support private accounts. Even so, private account plans are the only legislation being considered in Congress. 

    The National Committee's 4.6 million members and supporters will rally together on August 1, 2005 to call Senators and Representatives at their District offices to urge the defeat of private account legislation.   August 1 st is the first day of the Congressional recess and is also the day many Social Security recipients receive their monthly checks. 

    “The first of the month has tremendous significance for millions of retirees, persons with disabilities, survivors and families who are counting their pennies waiting for a Social Security check each month that often makes the difference between basic survival and poverty. It's important that Congress hears from Americans who know what Social Security's guaranteed benefit really means to their lives…rather than just the politics that have dominated the Washington debate”
    - - Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO  

    The National Committee will provide Congressional district contact numbers for all those who are participating in the National Social Security Call-In day.  Participants can call NCPSSM toll free at 1-800-966-1935 to request numbers for all Senate and House district offices.

    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.