Press Releases
- Jun 10, 2010
Senate Doughnut Hole Press Conference
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... more... - May 12, 2010
New TV Ad: Critz on Side of PA Seniors
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. more... - May 4, 2010
Voting Record Press Release 2009
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.... more... - Apr 21, 2010 PARA Statement on Newt Gingrich Appearance for candidate in PA PARA Statement on Newt Gingrich Appearance for candidate in PA more...
- Mar 21, 2010 PARA Statement on House Health Care Reform Vote President Jean Friday praises House vote on Health Care Reform as "bold step" that helps retirees. more...
- Mar 18, 2010
Retiree Tells Congress: Health Bill Can Lower Drug Costs for Seniors
Retiree Tells Congress: Health Bill Can Lower Drug Costs for Seniors
Will Close Medicare "Doughnut Hole" Coverage Gap more... - Mar 15, 2010 PARA Statement on the Retirement of PA AFL-CIO President Bill George 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! more...
- Mar 12, 2010
Debt Commission Six
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... more... - Mar 5, 2010
Senate Blocks $250 Payment to Seniors
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... more... - Feb 22, 2010
Obama Health Care Feb 22 2010
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... more... - Feb 18, 2010
Deficit Commission
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... more... - Feb 11, 2010 Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans Mourns the Loss of Congressman Murtha For Immediate Release ... more...
- Dec 2, 2009
Ed Coyle Senate Press Conference
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.... more... - Nov 19, 2009
Reid Health Bill
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... more... - Nov 9, 2009 Pennsylvania Retirees Praise House of Representatives Passage of Health Care Reform Bill: HR 3962 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 more...
- Oct 26, 2009
Retirees Praise Reid Support of Public Option
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... more... - Sep 18, 2009
Pennsylvania Retirees Congratulate Pennsylvania Native Richard Trumka on his Election as President of the AFL-CIO
Category: Friday Alerts
Retirees Hope Trumka’s Leadership Can Help Bring About Real Health Care Reform more... - Aug 24, 2009
Michael Steele Rebuttal
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... more... - Jul 30, 2009
Medicare's 44th Birthday
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... more... - Jul 13, 2009
Retirees Laud House Move to Close Medicare
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... more... - Jun 30, 2009 PARA announces support for HB 1676: Expanding and Improving PACE/PACENET Programs This important legislation will help 30,000 additional seniors to access lower-cost prescription drugs. more...
- Jun 17, 2009
Lobby Day 2009
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... more... - May 20, 2009
Capitol Hill Briefing
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." more... - May 12, 2009
Trustees Report May 12, 2009
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... more... - May 4, 2009
Voting Record Press Release 2009
Retiree Group Releases Annual Voting Record
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. more... - Apr 8, 2009 Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act 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. more...
- Mar 31, 2009
Social Security Numbers March 31, 2009
Retiree Leader Cautions Against Overreacting to Latest Social Security News
Beware of "Sky is Falling" Attempts to Cut Benefits, Coyle Says more... - Mar 5, 2009
White House Health Care Summit
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... more... - Feb 28, 2009 Retirees Work for the Employee Free Choice Act The Employee Free Choice Act is important to American retirees more...
- Feb 26, 2009
Retirees Laud Obama Plan
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... more... - Feb 23, 2009
Retiree Leader to Attend White House Economic Meeting
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... more... - Feb 19, 2009
Barbara Easterling
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... more... - Feb 17, 2009
National Lobby Week
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... more... - Feb 12, 2009
Kourpias to Step Down as Alliance Leader
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... more... - Jan 15, 2009
Seniors Grateful for Fairness of Stimulus Recovery Provisions
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... more... - Nov 14, 2008
Aid for Auto Industry Urged
Retiree Group Backs Aid to Auto Industry
In 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. more... - Apr 30, 2008 Older Americans Act '09 Older Americans Act '09 more...
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