On Medicare’s 53rd Anniversary, Democrats Decry GOP “Cuts and Sabotage”
Medicare supporters in Congress typically celebrate the program’s anniversary with cake and balloons. But not this year. Democratic leaders decided that
House Budget Proposal Makes GOP Priorities Painfully Clear
The ironically titled 2019 House Republican budget, “A Brighter American Future,” may brighten the spirits of the GOP’s rich and
Rallying to Stop Social Security Office Closures
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare joined the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and other advocates Thursday
Seniors Dodge Devastation of Balanced Budget Amendment
The Balanced Budget Amendment introduced by House Republicans went down to defeat Thursday night by a vote of 233-184, falling fall short of the 2/3
Balanced Budget Amendment Would Devastate Social Security, Medicare
The Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) under consideration in the U.S. House is a colossally dangerous idea. The BBA would mandate that government expenditures not
Congress Deflects President’s Budget Ax on Seniors’ Programs
In a rare victory for seniors, the passage of the FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill in Congress increases funding for several programs that
Trump 2019 Budget Shortchanges Seniors, Poor, Disabled
President Trump released an FY 2019 budget today proposing deep spending reductions for Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),
Bipartisan Budget Bill a Pretty Good Deal for Seniors
The bipartisan budget bill passed by Congress early this morning is, on balance, good news for seniors and the federal programs that provide
National Committee President, House Democrats Decry GOP Tax Plan’s Impact on Seniors
As Republicans remain indifferent – or in denial – about the impact of the Trump/GOP tax scam on older Americans, seniors’
National Committee President, House Dems Decry GOP Tax Plan’s “Dire” Impact on Seniors
Posted on 12/6/2017 3:55 PM By NCPSSM As Republicans remain indifferent – or in denial – about the impact of the Trump/GOP