The House-passed Budget Resolution Holds Historic Promise for Seniors
Lost in much of the coverage is the actual intent of the budget resolution – to lift-up vulnerable Americans during very trying times, especially the nation’s seniors.
Biden Pushes Prescription Drug Reform, Medicare Expansion
MSNBC President Biden made a forceful appeal to Congress Thursday on two of the most crucial issues facing American
Rep. Larson to Introduce Revised Social Security Expansion Bill
Next week, Social Security will mark its 86th anniversary of providing Americans with basic financial security in old age (and, since 1956, upon becoming disabled). And yet, quite incredibly, baseline Social Security benefits haven’t been expanded in fifty years – even though seniors’ living costs have soared over the decades. Congressman John Larson (D-CT) is once again hoping to change that. Larson, a true Social Security champion who introduced legislation to boost Social Security in previous Congresses, has now released the details of a revamped bill to increase benefits and extend the program’s solvency.
This Is the Moment to Rebuild America’s Middle Class
National Committee president and CEO Max Richtman recently urged in Common Dreams that we rebuild America’s middle class after decades of
Struggling Seniors Say Social Security Benefits Must be Expanded
Members of Congress heard from some genuine experts on Social Security - older Americans who have to survive on their benefit
Prescription Drug Pricing Reform – What happens now?
Seniors and their advocates had high hopes for prescription drug pricing reform when President Biden took office with majorities – however
Biden’s Speech: President Calls for Prescription Drug Price Reform, Defers White House Action
Seniors had their moment in the sun when President Biden unveiled his first infrastructure plan earlier this month. (The American Jobs
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
Senate Confirms Seniors’ Champion to Lead HHS
Seniors can rightly celebrate Thursday's Senate confirmation of California attorney general Xavier Becerra to lead the U.S. Department of Health and
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