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    The Truth Squad: Busting Myths on Social Security and Medicare


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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    CONTACT:
    Pamela Causey 202-216-8378
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414



    THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
    ~ 4 Million Seniors ~ One Voice ~No Privatization ~

    March 6, 2007

    NEWS RELEASE

    National Advocate Honored for Service to Seniors
    Former Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly Receives
    2007 American Society on Aging Award

    "America is entering a new era which will define our nation for generations to come. How we prepare to serve our aging population is among the most important choices we as Americans can make in the coming years.  The American Society on Aging and the professionals it represents understand this and I am honored they have chosen me to receive a 2007 ASA award" ... Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO

    The nation's two largest professional associations in aging -- The American Society on Aging (ASA) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) - will host more than four thousand aging services providers and professionals at this year's March 7 th -10 th national conference themed "Let's Rethink Aging".

    Ms. Kennelly will receive the ASA award during the Opening General Session at 8:00am-10:00am Wednesday, March 7th and then present a special lecture with NCPSSM board member Dr. Carroll Estes , PhD entitled:  "The Politics of Social Security and Medicare Privatization".  Kennelly says,

    "We must ensure senior safety net programs like Social Security and Medicare are not dismantled in the name of ‘reform'; especially now, as more Americans retire and will depend on them.  Our goal should be strengthening these vital programs rather than destroying them through privatization."

    Details on the Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging can be found at: www.agingconference.org .

    The National Committee is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that 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 a secure retirement for all Americans.