ARA - Friday Alert: April 30, 2021

HEADLINES:

New Congressional Voting Record Report Available;

President Biden's Joint Address to Congress Promises More Action To Help Older Americans Recover from the Pandemic;

Senate Committee Advances Biden's Nominees for USPS Board;

Senior's Face Double Whammy; Escalating Drug Prices and Low Social Security COLAs;

May Day to Commemorate Workers Around the World as Senate Considers the PRO Act

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ARA - Friday Alert: April 23, 2021

HEADLINES:

Sen. Romney, Rep. Gallagher Re- Introduce the TRUST Act;

Rural Seniors' Lower Vaccination Rates Signal an Urban-Rural Divide;

CFPB Offers Tips for Seniors Seeking a Financial Adviser;

KHN: From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays

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ARA - Friday Alert: April 9, 2021

HEADLINES:

Lobbyists Fight Democratic  Proposals on Drug Pricing, Vaccine Access;

American Rescue Plan Can Expand Medicaid in States That Have Refused Funds;

Biden Administration Announces 500,000 New HealthCare.gov Sign-Ups;

KHN: 'I Can Breathe Again': Older Adults Begin to Test Freedom After Covid Vaccinations;

Alliance Members Meet with Members of Congress during Congressional Recess

 

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ARA - Friday Alert: April 2, 2021

HEADLINES:

Millions of Social Security Beneficiaries Still  Waiting on $1,400 Covid-19 Relief Payments;

Biden Unveils $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, Including Vast Expansion of Long Term Care;

Infrastructure Plan Could Also Include Medicare Expansion;

KHN: 'Incredibly Concerning' Lawsuit Threatens Free Preventative Care for Millions

 

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ARA - Friday Alert: March 26, 2021

HEADLINES:

Senior Trump Appointees Remain in Place at Social Security Administration;

KHN: Democrats Eye Medicare Negotiations to Lower Drug Prices;

Marty Walsh is Confirmed As Labor Secretary At a Key Time for Unions;

Calls for Postal Banking Gain Momentum

 

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