Posted on 03 May 2012. Tags: AARP, Massachusetts, Medicare, security, Social Security
By Linda F. Fitzgerald It’s no secret: For the last year, Congress has been debat- ing cuts to Medicare and Social Security as part of a deal to reduce the federal deficit. But, what Washington hasn’t been discussing is how to make sure Medicare and Social Security can continue to provide the health and economic security [...]
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Posted on 24 February 2012. Tags: 2013, budget, elderly, fiscal, governor, Massachusetts, patrick
By Deborah E. Banda In all the hoopla surrounding the release of Gov. Deval Patrick’s Fiscal Year 2013 state budget proposal, we heard about ways to increase revenue, provide level funding for several programs and services — from local aid to education — and use of the rainy day fund to make ends meet. These [...]
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Posted on 29 December 2011. Tags: AARP, Health, MA, retirement, security
By Deborah E. Banda “I remember the pride I felt when I received my Social Security card at the age of 14,” said Sarah, an AARP member from Natick. “I have been happy over the years to pay into this program which supported my grandparents and parents, but is now threatened by those who do [...]
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Posted on 26 October 2011. Tags: AARP, Medicare, Social Security, supercommittee
By Deborah E. Banda As the race for our nation’s next president begins to heat up, we’re hearing about where candidates stand on Social Security and Medicare — from support for the programs to calls for elimination. While the news headlines often focus on this rancor and rhetoric, it is important to note: The most [...]
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Posted on 12 October 2011. Tags: AARP, Kerry, Massachusetts, Medicare, Social Security
On Oct. 12, call Sen. Kerry, Sen. Brown and your U.S. Representative at 888-722-8514. Tell them you’re not a pushover; don’t let them cut your Medicare and Social Security benefits.
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Posted on 29 June 2011. Tags: AARP, Banda, budget, Medicare, reform, Social Security
By Deborah E. Banda As the temperature heats up this summer, so does the fight to protect Medicare and Social Security. By the beginning of August, we must stop the U.S. Congress from making harmful cuts to Medicare and Social Security as part of a deal to pay the nation’s bills. Let’s not mince words: [...]
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