2020 Social Security COLA Scant Relief for Seniors
The scant 1.6% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2020 is another big disappointment for America’s seniors. The paltry new COLA will yield
Ruhle vs. Reality: MSNBC Segment Promotes Social Security Myths
In yet another example of mainstream journalists (perhaps unwittingly) echoing conservative talking points, MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle helped perpetuate a false narrative
McConnell Reminds Retirees What They Have to Lose in November
As if to remind us what is at stake with three weeks to go until election day, Senate Majority Leader Mitch
Stagnant Wages in Wake of Trump/GOP Tax Scam Hurt Workers and Future Retirees
Underneath the major headlines about the death of Senator McCain and the latest iterations of the Trump scandals, a theme has
Want Real Fiscal Stimulus? Strengthen Social Security and Roll Back Trump/GOP Tax Scam
The political right has predictably pounced on the recently-released Social Security Trustees report to call for “entitlement reform” – code for
House Budget Proposal Makes GOP Priorities Painfully Clear
The ironically titled 2019 House Republican budget, “A Brighter American Future,” may brighten the spirits of the GOP’s rich and
Chatting with Rep. Joe Kennedy, Eloquent Advocate for Working Americans
Anyone who has the opportunity to chat with Rep. Joe Kennedy III about Americans’ health and retirement security should jump at the
Mess of a GOP Tax Bill Still Hurts Older Americans
(Updated 12/15/17 2:45pm) The tax bill that has emerged from closed-door negotiations between House and Senate Republicans remains
National Committee President, House Dems Decry GOP Tax Plan’s “Dire” Impact on Seniors
Posted on 12/6/2017 3:55 PM By NCPSSM As Republicans remain indifferent – or in denial – about the impact of the Trump/GOP