March 22nd is an Important Anniversary for American Seniors
Today is the 49th anniversary of senior nutrition programs being added to the Older Americans Act (OAA), an important milestone in
COVID Relief Should be a Big Relief for Seniors
The Senate is expected to pass President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill over the next several days. Though concessions have
Republicans Right to Reject Trump Payroll Tax Cuts, Wrong to Include TRUST Act in Corona Relief
The National Committee issued the following statement today in response to the latest reporting from Capitol Hill about GOP plans for
Fixing the Benefit “Notch” & Boosting Social Security During COVID
Rep. John Larson greets a constituent in Connecticut The National Committee has endorsed a bill to avoid a significant
Independence for Seniors Requires Better Dental Coverage
With Independence Day close at hand, we’re reminded that good health is key to seniors remaining independent as they age. We
Workers Turning 60 This Year Face “Notch” in Benefits
Future Social Security beneficiaries turning 60 this year are in for a rude surprise: their monthly benefits may be lower than
Nursing Home Residents Need Federal Protection from Coronavirus
In the torrent of news coverage about COVID-19, the plight of seniors does not always receive the priority it deserves. Older
Payroll Tax Cuts the First Step in Dismantling Social Security
President Trump set off alarm bells for America’s seniors on a Sunday FOX town hall by insisting once again on eliminating
SSI Beneficiaries to Receive Automatic Stimulus Payments
Under pressure from advocates including the National Committee, the Treasury Department has reversed course and will allow SSI beneficiaries to receive
The Trojan Horse of Payroll Tax Cuts is Back
President Trump is at it again --- pushing a payroll tax cut that would damage Social Security and Medicare. During a press