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• Governor Quinn Calls for Elminating Illinois Cares Rx

  February 21, 2011: On February 16, Governor Quinn released his proposed budget for 2012, which includes eliminating the Illinois Cares Rx program. This crucial program helps seniors on Medicare Part D pay for their deductible, monthly premiums and prescription drugs. O...Read more >

• Wednesday Vote on Social Security – Call Senators Kirk & Durbin!

  December 08, 2010: For the second year in a row Social Security recipients will not receive a cost of living increase in 2011. This Wednesday, Congress is scheduled to vote on a bill to grant a $250 payment to Social Security recipients to make up for the freeze in the...Read more >

• Deficit Commission Co-Chairs Release Recommendations on Social Security

  November 17, 2010: The Co-Chairs of the Washington deficit commission (Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson) released a report on their recommendations to reduce the national deficit. As expected, the Co-Chairs proposed cuts to Social Security for both current and futur...Read more >

• Press Clips: June 29, 2010

  June 29, 2010: Granite Staters Have Spoken June 29, 2010 Public News Service http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/14736-1 CONCORD, N.H. - "America Speaks" asked the questions - and Granite Staters answered them. However, not all group...Read more >

• Pennsylvania Retirees Praise Historic Health Reform Vote

  March 21, 2010: PENNSYLVANIA ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS 319 Market Street, 3rd Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 231-2866 www.pennretiredamericans.org  For Immediate Release                                                          ...Read more >