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
National Committee President Warns Senators About GOP Tax & Budget Scheme
Seniors and other vulnerable Americans will be hurt if the just-released GOP tax scheme is enacted. National Committee president Max Richtman told
GOP Budget Resolution a “Lump of Coal” for Seniors, Middle Class
While the media have been largely consumed by the latest outrages from the White House, Republicans in Congress have been quietly
GOP Tax Cuts Could Cost Seniors in the Long Run
The GOP had scarcely emerged from the defeat of their latest Obamacare repeal legislation when they pivoted lightning-quick from healthcare to taxes. The tax reform plan the party
Rep. Brat at His Worst: Spreading Myths about Social Security and Medicare
In a contentious interview with CNN’s Kate Bolduan this week, Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) perpetuated some dangerous myths about Social Security and Medicare.