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    THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
    ~ Celebrating 25 Years of Advocacy for Older Americans ~

    May 6 , 2008

    NEWS RELEASE

    National Senior’s Organization Marks 25th year as an Advocate for Social Security and Medicare

    Anniversary Celebration Event to Be Held June 12, 2008

    As one of the nation's leading advocacy groups fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, will celebrate past achievements and herald future initiatives during a 25 th Anniversary event at the National Press Club in Washington , DC on Thursday, June 12 th . Hundreds of supporters are expected to attend the program which will highlight the National Committee's work, it's people and it's progress.

    “The National Committee has a long history of fighting to protect the retirement and health security of millions of American seniors.  Now, as our nation faces both healthcare and budget crises, the critical roles that Social Security and Medicare play in the lives of retirees and their families are even more important than ever.  Preserving and strengthening these vital programs has been our goal for 25 years and will remain our singular mission for the future. ”...Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO

    Founded in 1982 by James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the National Committee has built a nationally recognized reputation of forcefully defending Social Security and Medicare against the ideological assaults and legislative agendas that threaten America 's social insurance fabric. Millions of members and supporters provide a unified voice on Capitol Hill and at the White House when legislation impacting either program is under consideration. In 2005, National Committee members were credited with helping defeat the Administration's privatization plan for Social Security.

    For more information on the anniversary program, please call the National Committee at 202-216-0420.

    Media Inquiries to:
    Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414
    www.ncpssm.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 better-informed citizens and voters.