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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...
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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Sep 18, 2009 Pennsylvania Retirees Congratulate Pennsylvania Native Richard Trumka on his Election as President of the AFL-CIO Retirees Hope Trumka�s Leadership Can Help Bring About Real Health Care Reform more...
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