http://www.retiredamericans.org Alliance for Retired Americans Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:27:07 CDT en-us http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15467 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15467 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:31:41 CDT Health Reform Can Improve Seniors Lives, Retiree Leader Says Will Make Preventive Tests and Medications Affordable The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, who today joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a press conference on health insurance reform. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15432 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15432 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:32:38 CST GOP Stacks Debt Panel with Opponents of Social Security and Medicare The "Sock Our Seniors Six" Taints Objectivity of Debt Commission The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15345 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15345 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:41:04 CST Retirees Despondent After Senate's Refusal of $250 Payment to Seniors Would Have Helped Many Struggling in Recession with Life-saving Medications The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in reaction to the Senate's failure to pass a $250 Economic Recovery payment for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15256 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15256 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:51:29 CST Retirees Praise Obama Health Reform Proposal Takes Several Key Steps to Address Seniors' Needs The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to the health insurance reform proposals unveiled today by President Obama. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15231 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15231 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:35:39 CST Retiree Leader: Deficit Panel Should Support Social Security and Medicare Questions Objectivity of Commission Co-Chair Alan Simpson The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to President Obama signing an Executive Order creating the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15084 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15084 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:47:03 CST Retiree Reaction to State of Union:Don't Balance Budget on Backs of Seniors The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to budget deficit proposals in tonight's State of the Union address: http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14816 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14816 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:06:02 CST New TV Ad Campaign: Health Reform Good for Seniors Retiree Advocate Blasts Insurance Company Scare Tactics Washington DC - A new television advertising campaign launched this week by the Alliance for Retired Americans decries insurance industry scare tactics and outlines for seniors how health care reform would help them better afford to see a doctor and get a prescription filled. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14783 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14783 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:54:25 CST Seniors Advocate Urges Passage of Sen. Bennet's Amendment to Strengthen Medicare Says McCain's Motion Would Help Insurers, Hurt Seniors The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, at a U.S. Senate press conference in support of Sen. Michael Bennet's amendment that keeps Medicare savings in Medicare. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14695 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14695 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:27:00 CST Retirees Praise Reid Health Bill Step in Right Direction, Seniors Advocate Says The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14498 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14498 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:22:00 CDT Retirees Praise Reid Support of Public Option Senate Moving in Right Direction, Seniors Advocate Says The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's inclusion of a public option in the Senate health reform bill. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14407 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14407 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:05:53 CDT Retirees Laud Obama Support for $250 Payment to Seniors Would Help Those Struggling in Recession; Health Reform Must Come Next The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in support of President Obama's proposed 2010 extension of the $250 Economic Recovery payment for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14252 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14252 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:27:23 CDT Retirees Praise Biden Health Care SpeechVice President Meets with Seniors, Touts Benefits of Health ReformWASHINGTON - Retiree leaders and activists are praising Vice President Joseph Biden, who earlier today visited the Leisure World retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland to discuss health insurance reform. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14142 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14142 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:02:46 CDT Lynda Bird Johnson Robb Tells Retirees: Medicare is Being "Maligned" in the Health Care Debate In a special videotaped message made available by the Alliance for Retired Americans, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, the daughter of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, is speaking out about health care reform. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14115 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14115 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:13:15 CDT Retirees Praise Obama Health Care Speech Health Insurance Reform Good for Americans of All Ages The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to President Obama's address this evening to a joint session of Congress. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14081 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14081 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:46:23 CDT RNC Targets Anxious Seniors in "Scare Tactics" Ad Campaign Seniors Being Misled, Retiree Leader Says The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele unveiling a paid media campaign to promote his so-called "Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14040 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14040 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:04:19 CDT New Report Shows Seniors to Benefit from Health Care Reform Retiree Leader Calls for End to "Scare Tactics" The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to a new report, America's Seniors and Health Insurance Reform: Protecting Coverage and Strengthening Medicare, issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14021 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14021 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:36:00 CDT Retired Americans Mourn Loss of Senator Kennedy The following statement was issued today by Alliance for Retired Americans President Barbara J. Easterling, Secretary-Treasurer Ruben Burks, and Executive Director Edward F. Coyle, on the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14003 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14003 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:25:56 CDT Retiree Leader Rebuts RNC's False Health Care Claims Seniors Outreach Contradicts Summer of Scare Tactics The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele unveiling a so-called "Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13967 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13967 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:01:59 CDT Retiree Leader Urges Florida Seniors to Support Health Insurance Reform Outlines New Benefits for Retirees, Denounces Scare Tactics Saying "retirees have a lot to gain from health care reform," Alliance for Retired Americans President Barbara J. Easterling today told an audience of over 700 South Florida seniors that national health insurance reform, "will make it easier for retirees to see a doctor, get a prescription filled, and afford long-term care." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13625 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13625 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:48:44 CDT Retirees Celebrate Medicare's Birthday, Urge Congress to Pass Health Care Reform The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, on the 44th anniversary of Medicare. "Medicare is a great American success story. It has helped reduce senior poverty by two-thirds, and has shown a valuable role for the federal government in improving health care. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13437 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13437 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:42:26 CDT Retirees Laud House Move to Close Medicare "Donut Hole" Alliance for Retired Americans Member Speaks at House Press Event Speaking today at the U.S. Capitol, Maryland retiree Phil Feaster today praised House Democrats for their plan to improve the lives of millions of retirees by closing the so-called "donut hole" in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13227 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13227 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:14:48 CDT Student Honored for Analysis of Retiree Activism Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund today awarded its fourth annual Bert and Annabel Seidman Prize for Advancing Social Policy to National Labor College (NLC) student Ken Erdmann, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers from Toledo, Ohio. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13078 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13078 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:52:20 CDT Retirees Lobby Congress on Health Care Reform Reject Taxation of Benefits, Support Stronger Medicare, Public Plan Option Nearly 550 retirees, visiting Washington for the Alliance for Retired Americans Legislative Conference, will travel to Capitol Hill today to lobby their home state elected officials in advance of key votes on health care reform. In their nearly 200 scheduled appointments, Alliance members will outline the retiree stake in this year's health care debate. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12874 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12874 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:44:45 CDT Retiree Leader: Medicare Reform Must Be Key Part of the Health Care Debate The following statement was issued by Barbara J. Easterling, the President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, at a congressional briefing, "Medicare: A Critical Element of Health Care Reform." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12823 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12823 Tue, 12 May 2009 15:24:14 CDT Beware of "Sky is Falling" Attempts to Cut Benefits, Coyle Says The following statement was issued by Edward F. Coyle, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to Trustee Reports issued today for the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. "The impact of the recession on the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds underscores the critical need to support President Obama's plans to reform health care and create a lasting economic recovery. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12743 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12743 Mon, 04 May 2009 14:25:00 CDT Retiree Group Releases Annual Voting RecordTo mark Older Americans Month, the Alliance for Retired Americans today released a new report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12356 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12356 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:34:38 CDT On March 25, 2009, Senator Edward Kennedy and Congressmen Frank Pallone introduced the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act of 2009 (CLASS Act, S. 697 and H.R. 1721); the bills would create an insurance program for adults who become functionally disabled. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12212 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12212 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:19:16 CDT Retiree Leader Cautions Against Overreacting to Latest Social Security News Beware of "Sky is Falling" Attempts to Cut Benefits, Coyle Says http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12392 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12392 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:31:24 CDT Local retirees gathered today at the Somerby of Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community to participate in a town hall meeting for seniors faced with supporting aging loved ones or planning their own long term care. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12390 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12390 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:14:14 CDT Saying that "improving Medicare must be at the center of our nation's health care reform," retiree activist Kevin Lynch will today participate in the White House Regional Forum on Health Care in Burlington, VT. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11667 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11667 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:44:19 CST Retiree Leader to Call for Medicare Reforms at White House Summit Improving Medicare Must be Key Component of Health Care Reform, Coyle Says The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans and an invited participant in today's White House Health Care Summit. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11585 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11585 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:46 CST Retirees Laud Obama Plan to End Subsidies to Insurance Companies Eliminates "Corporate Welfare" in Privatized Medicare Plans The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to the proposed Fiscal Year 2010 budget released today by the Obama administration. "Retirees applaud President Obama's proposed elimination of taxpayer subsidies - $176 billion over the next ten years - to large insurance... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11593 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11593 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:31:50 CST Retiree Leader to Attend White House Economic Meeting Chance to Reaffirm National Commitment to Social Security, Coyle Says The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, the Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans and an invited participant in today's Fiscal Responsibility Summit at the White House. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11231 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11231 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:16:01 CST Easterling Elected President of Alliance for Retired Americans Washington DC - Barbara J. Easterling was elected today as President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, succeeding George J. Kourpias as the leader of the grassroots advocacy organization. The vote took place at a meeting of the Alliance's Executive Committee. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11218 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11218 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:10:40 CST Retirees Promote Lower Drug Costs, Expanded Medicare Coverage National Lobby Week Held During Congressional Recess Washington DC - In nearly 70 meetings this week with their U.S. Representatives and Senators, activists with the Alliance for Retired Americans will outline measures to lower the cost of prescription drugs, strengthen the Medicare Trust Fund, and expand Medicare coverage for retirees age 55-64. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11132 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11132 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:55:59 CST Kourpias to Step Down as Leader of Retiree Advocacy Group Barbara Easterling to be new President of Alliance for Retired Americans Washington DC - George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans since its inception in 2001, today announced that he will be retiring from the organization. Barbara J. Easterling, the former Secretary-Treasurer of the Communications Workers of America, is expected to be named the new president by a vote of the Alliance's executive... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10832 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10832 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:10:05 CST Seniors Grateful for Fairness of Stimulus Recovery Package Provisions The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, concerning the Economic Recovery Package outlined by Rep. Charlie Rangel, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. "It gives me great hope today to see that the House recovery package includes an additional Supplemental Security Income payment for low-income older and disabled recipients, as well... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10446 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10446 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:07:07 CST Retiree Group Backs Aid to Auto IndustryIn a resolution unanimously adopted today by its Board of Directors, the Alliance joined business and labor groups in calling for immediate action by Washington. Congress may consider this issue when it reconvenes next week. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10149 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10149 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:11:19 CDT Senator Clinton to Rally Seniors for Obama Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will join over a thousand area retirees on Friday for a Pittsburgh rally in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama. The event, organized by the Alliance for Retired Americans, is jointly sponsored by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the United Steelworkers. Attendance is by invitation only. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10147 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10147 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:07:16 CDT Senator Clinton to Rally Florida Seniors for Obama Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will join over two thousand area retirees on Monday for a West Palm Beach rally in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama. The event, organized by the Alliance for Retired Americans, is jointly sponsored by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the American Federation of Teachers, and the International Association of Machinists. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10145 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10145 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:41:47 CDT Anxious Seniors Looking for Real Solutions in Final Debate The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: "In a time of economic anxiety, worried retirees will tonight be looking to John McCain for greater details on his last-minute, election eve tax relief plan for seniors."... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10143 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10143 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:36:35 CDT Anxious Retirees Looking for Straight Talk on McCain Social Security Plans The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. "In tonight's debate, America's retirees will be looking to Senator John McCain for some straight talk about his Social Security plans."... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10141 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10141 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:27:59 CDT Retirees Warn McCain Health Plan Would Slash Medicare The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to a report in today's Wall Street Journal that Senator John McCain's health care proposal would result in cuts of $1.3 trillion over 10 years to Medicare and Medicaid. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10139 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10139 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:18:38 CDT "Retirees with the Write Stuff" Campaign Aims to Strengthen Senior VoiceWrite Letter, Win Pen, Advocacy Group SaysWith threats to Social Security and Medicare and mounting economic anxiety, it is more important than ever for retirees to make their voices heard in their local communities. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/8045 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/8045 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:21:16 CDT Retirees Bolster TV Campaign on McCain Social Security "Disgrace" Comments Alliance for Retired Americans to Continue Airing Ads Until Senator Apologizes; Western Pennsylvania Buy Coincides with McCain Visit Saturday The Alliance for Retired Americans is bolstering its television advertising campaign responding to Senator John McCain's statement that Social Security is "a disgrace" with a three-day heavy ad buy beginning tomorrow in Western Pennsylvania. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7694 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7694 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:29:44 CDT Seniors Honor Social Security, Worry About McCain25 Grassroots Events Criticize McCain Record, Laud "One of Our Nation's Greatest Success Stories" Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, made the following statement today at a press conference organized by Americans United for Change on the 73rd anniversary of Social Security."Retirees have mixed feelings on today's anniversary. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7490 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7490 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:12:00 CDT Comprehensive Roadmap for Medicare ReleasedCoalition Looks to Future of Medicare as Program Celebrates its 43rd AnniversaryOn the 43rd anniversary of Medicare, the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), representing 56 national senior membership organizations committed to the well-being of America's seniors, is pleased to announce its recommended guiding principles for the future of Medicare. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7404 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7404 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:46:02 CDT Retirees Launch TV Ads on McCain Social Security "Disgrace" CommentsThe Alliance for Retired Americans today launched a television advertising campaign to respond to a recent statement by Senator John McCain that Social Security is "a disgrace." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7371 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7371 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:34:47 CDT Will John McCain Return the Social Security Check He Calls a "Disgrace?"The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. "Retirees are puzzled by today's media accounts that Senator John McCain received Social Security benefits of $23,157 in 2007, an average of $1,929.75 each month. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7369 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7369 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:29:14 CDT The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. Coyle participated in a telephone press conference with leaders of labor and other progressive groups to discuss recent statements by Senator John McCain. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7339 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7339 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:40:10 CDT Retired Americans Outraged at Bush Veto of Medicare BillThe following statement was issued today by George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to President Bush's veto of H.R. 6331."Through his misguided veto of the Medicare bill, President Bush is once again reflexively siding with the special interests of the big insurance companies, rather than with seniors struggling to afford quality health care." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7303 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7303 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:13:58 CDT The following statement was issued today by George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans."On behalf of the 3.5 million members of the Alliance for Retired Americans, I want to welcome back Senator M. Kennedy to Washington, D.C. He has been in our daily thoughts and prayers during these difficult past few months. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7305 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/7305 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:22:00 CDT Retired Americans Outraged at Senator McCain Calling Social Security "a Disgrace"The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans."Senator John McCain revealed how badly out of touch he is with the needs of the American people when he called Social Security "a disgrace." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6961 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6961 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:32:50 CDT Alliance Member Stands Up for Seniors on Fixed Incomes This morning at the U.S. Capitol, Sadie Coleman, Vice President of the Maryland/DC Alliance for Retired Americans, shared her struggle with the high costs of fuel and healthcare, and the sacrifices she has had to make to offset rising prices on a fixed income. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6822 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6822 Fri, 30 May 2008 10:08:30 CDT New Hampshire Retirees Concerned about Threats to Social Security New Hampshire retirees, at a time of rising economic anxiety, are calling upon their state's congressional delegation to oppose the privatization of Social Security. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6796 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6796 Wed, 21 May 2008 12:59:36 CDT Retired Americans Extend Best Wishes to Senator KennedyThe following statement was issued today by George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans. "On behalf of the 3.5 million members of the Alliance for Retired Americans, I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his family during this difficult time. We all join together in wishing him a full and speedy recovery. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6743 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6743 Wed, 14 May 2008 12:55:06 CDT Senator McCain Evades the Truth About His Social Security Plan Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, responds to the confusing, muddled comments about Social Security privatization made by Senator John McCain on Live with Regis and Kelly. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6660 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6660 Thu, 01 May 2008 12:18:07 CDT Voting Record Press Release Marking the beginning of Older Americans Month, a new congressional voting record released today by the Alliance for Retired Americans details the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11752 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11752 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:32:37 CDT Older Americans Act '09 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6491 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6491 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:51:22 CDT McCain Medicare Plan Targets Seniors, Gives Free Ride to Drug and Insurance CompaniesThe following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: "Senator John McCain's plan to charge many seniors higher prices for their prescription drugs would adversely affect retirees' health, as well as jeopardize the long-term future of Medicare... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6295 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6295 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:01:34 CDT On the eve of Senator John McCain's visit to Exeter, the New Hampshire Alliance for Retired Americans will unite outside the Concord Legislative Office Building to protest his plan for Social Security privatization. Local seniors will urge McCain and his Senate colleagues John Sununu and Judd Gregg to keep their “hands off my Social Security.” http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6191 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/6191 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:50:38 CST On March 7, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans will unite with Arizona retirees and a coalition of public interest groups outside a Phoenix Social Security office to protest Senator John McCain’s support for Social Security privatization. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5851 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5851 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:57:08 CST The following statement was issued today by Judy Cato, Executive Vice President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Bush’s budget. "The President’s cuts to Medicare and Medicaid will compound the problems facing seniors and millions of other Americans struggling to deal with rising health care costs. For starters, the President’s Medicare budget includes cuts of $556 billion over ten years, as well as an expansion of means-testing. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5848 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5848 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:09:49 CST The following statement was issued today by Edward Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to plans to close Social Security Administration offices around the country. Today, we have come together to tell Congress to pass H.R. 5110, which Rep. Higgins recently introduced. The President's budget does not sufficiently fund the SSA Administrative Budget. The Social Security Customer Service Improvement Act would require the Social Security Administration... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5665 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5665 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:30:28 CST The following statement was issued today by George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to President Bush's final budget proposal.The $178 billion in Medicare cuts proposed today by President Bush targets the most vulnerable - seniors who need Medicare to afford to see a doctor - in favor of sustaining the record profits enjoyed by big drug and insurance companies. Only in Washington could this be the work of a "compassionate conservative." http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11686 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11686 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:06:23 CST Nursing Report Home http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5574 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5574 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:18:05 CST The following statement was issued today by George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans, in response to President Bush’s final State of the Union address.Retired Americans, in a time of great economic anxiety, were looking to President Bush for a sign that he would use his last year in office to address the deepening divide in our economy and in our society. In that context, we were sorely disappointed in tonight’s speech. We worry not only about our retirement,... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5044 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/5044 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:37:18 CST Seniors from the Alliance for Retired Americans joined the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) on Capitol Hill to deliver 48,000 signed petitions urging the Senate to eliminate billions in subsidies to private insurance companies. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4556 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4556 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:10:53 CDT The Alliance for Retired Americans is deeply disappointed in the failure of Congress to put aside partisan politics and vote to override President Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), House Roll Call No. 982. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4451 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/4451 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:10:25 CDT Tucson, AZ �" Tomorrow morning, the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans will lead an intergenerational delegation in thanking Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8) for being their “healthcare hero.” The group of retirees and children will present the Congresswoman with an award and card, handcrafted by the kids, in appreciation for her “yes” vote to fully fund and expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), H.R. 976. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/3969 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/3969 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:48:58 CDT A new report for the Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund (ARAEF) details the shocking extent of price gouging by pharmaceutical companies and concludes that for millions of Americans, high drug prices are a major barrier to maintaining an acceptable quality of life. http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/3798 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/3798 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:42:10 CDT This Thursday, September 27, 2007, Steve Skvara, a retired steelworker serving on the Board of the Indiana Alliance of Retired Americans, will talk to Oprah Winfrey about losing his pension and health insurance, and asking his now famous question, “What’s Wrong with America?” The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Sick in America: It Can Happen to You,” will be broadcast nationally Thursday, September 27, at 4:00 pm local time (airtime in most areas) on ABC-TV affiliate stations (check local TV... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2871 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2871 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:40:31 CDT Senator Hillary Clinton Thanks Alliance Retirees for Their Commitment, DedicationPresidential Candidate speaks to Hundreds of Seniors Gathered at Alliance for Retired Americans’ Legislative ConferenceDemocratic Presidential candidate and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) today pledged her support for improving the health care and economic well-being of current and future retirees. She made those remarks to six hundred seniors who had gathered to learn about advocating for the rights of... http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11684 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11684 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:58:38 CST Long Term Care Poll Findings http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2673 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2673 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:16:08 CDT On 42nd Anniversary, Medicare Faces Crossroads Help for Seniors Threatened by Big Subsidies to Insurance Companies http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2636 http://www.retiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/2636 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:49:26 CDT Medicare Advantage a Disadvantage to SeniorsRetirees Across the Country Are Calling Members of Congresson Monday to Stop Overpayments to Private Insurance Companies