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
Treasury Dept. Reverses Course on Stimulus Payments
The Trump administration has relented to pressure from seniors’ advocates and members of Congress, reversing course on what would have been
IRS Erects Hurdle for Seniors & Disabled Awaiting Stimulus Payments
If only the Trump administration’s latest action on federal stimulus payments was a bad April Fool’s joke. Unfortunately, according to just-released