Mourning the Loss of a True Champion for Seniors in Congress
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), 1951-2019 America’s seniors have lost a true champion with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
Elizabeth Warren First to Highlight Social Security in Democratic Debates
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: “After a lifetime of hard work, people are entitled to retire with dignity.” Major kudos to
2020 Social Security COLA Scant Relief for Seniors
The scant 1.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2020 is another big disappointment for America’s seniors. The paltry new COLA will yield
Wall St. Journal Article on Social Security 2100 Act Lacks Context
National Committee president and CEO Max Richtman sent the following letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal
National Committee President Urges Proactivity on Seniors Issues at Dem Gathering
National Committee president Max Richtman and presidential contender Andrew Yang The Democratic National Committee Summer Meeting in San Francisco
Trump Once Again Betrays Social Security, Medicare Promises
We hardly needed more evidence that President Trump didn’t really mean it when he promised as a candidate “not to
National Committee Engages Voters at Town Halls
National Committee president Max Richtman (right) at a town hall with Rep. Paul Tonko (center) As we rush headlong
On Social Security’s Anniversary, Lawmakers Defend SSDI Claims Process
As we commemorate Social Security’s 84th anniversary, lawmakers are working to reverse a brazen attempt by the Trump administration to undermine
House Committee Considers Bill to Boost Social Security
National Committee president Max Richtman is urging the House Ways and Means Committee to boost Social Security --- and keep the
Democratic Debates Must Include Social Security
During the first round of Democratic debates on MSBNC in June, the candidates were not asked a single question about Social