http://pennretiredamericans.org Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:36:40 CDT en-us http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16375 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16375 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:25:34 CDT Retiree Activists Celebrate Relief for Seniors with High Drug Costs Join Senators on Day $250 Rebate Checks Begin Going to Seniors The following are prepared remarks for Barbara J. Easterling and Stella Johnson at a U.S. Senate press conference to mark the beginning of relief for seniors who fall into the Medicare Part D "doughnut hole" coverage gap. Ms. Easterling is President of the Alliance for Retired Americans and Ms. Johnson is a retired teacher from Washington DC who is in the... http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16128 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16128 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:45:38 CDT New TV Ad: Critz on Side of PA Seniors A new television ad, which began airing today in Western Pennsylvania, lauds 12th congressional district candidate Mark Critz for his strong support for Social Security and lowering prescription drug costs for senior citizens. http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16100 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/16100 Mon, 10 May 2010 14:59:31 CDT Retiree Voting Record Focuses on Health Care, Medicare, and Economics Seniors Fight Uphill Battle to Maintain Standard of Living To 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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15857 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15857 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:46:33 CDT PARA Statement on Newt Gingrich Appearance for candidate in PA http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15517 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15517 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:58 CDT President Jean Friday praises House vote on Health Care Reform as "bold step" that helps retirees. http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15492 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15492 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:04:58 CDT Retiree Tells Congress: Health Bill Can Lower Drug Costs for Seniors Will Close Medicare "Doughnut Hole" Coverage Gap http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15459 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15459 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:57 CDT Pennsylvania Rrtirees thank Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Bill George for his years of service. PARA Congratulates him on his retirement and officially welcomes him to the ranks of the retired! http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15432 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15345 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15256 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15231 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15175 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/15175 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:09:44 CST For Immediate Releasenbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; February 11th, 2009nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans Mourns the Loss of Congressman Murtha nbsp; The Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans is saddened to mark... http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14783 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14695 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14629 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14629 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:59 CST HR 3962 Will Lower Drug Costs, Shrink Seniors' Medical Bills, Help Pre-Medicare Retirees, Improve Long-Term Care and Ensure the Long-Term Solvency of Medicare http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14498 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14175 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14175 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:16:39 CDT Retirees Hope Trumka's Leadership Can Help Bring About Real Health Care Reform http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/14003 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13625 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13437 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13296 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13296 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:17:01 CDT This important legislation will help 30,000 additional seniors to access lower-cost prescription drugs. http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/13078 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12874 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12823 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12743 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12356 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/12212 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11667 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11602 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11602 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:23:50 CST The Employee Free Choice Act is important to American retirees http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11585 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11593 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11231 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11218 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11132 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10832 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/10446 http://pennretiredamericans.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://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11752 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11752 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:32:37 CDT Older Americans Act '09 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11124 http://pennretiredamericans.org/ht/d/ReleaseDetails/i/11124 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:35:22 CST Housing