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Oct. 16, 2019
Rep. Hayes Leads Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Costs For Older Americans
Rep. Jahana Hayes
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to Jill Hummel, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Regarding Provider Terminations in Medicare Advantage Network
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services - Brown, Colleagues Urge CMS to Investigate Medicare Advantage Overbilling, Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Care for Older Ohioans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Chairman Larson Celebrates 84th Anniversary of Social Security
Rep. John Larson
July 24, 2019
Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 24, 2019
Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson Calls For Stronger Customer Service at Social Security Administration in Letter to New Commissioner
Rep. John Larson
June 26, 2019
Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Economic Justice: The Promise of Expanding Social Security
Rep. John Larson, ...
May 24, 2019
Rep. Fudge Co-Introduces Bill to Stop Social Security Garnishments
Rep. John Larson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Neal, Larson, and Lewis Demand Answers from Trump Administration After Medicare Premium Withholding Failure
Rep. John Larson, ...
May 21, 2019
Murphy, Isakson Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Americans Prepare for Retirement
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals
Rep. John Larson, ...
April 29, 2019
Expanding Social Security
Rep. John Larson
April 17, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 2, 2019
Larson-Led Tax Benefit for Volunteer First Responders Passes Committee in SECURE Act
Rep. John Larson
March 13, 2019
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee for the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on "Protecting and Improving Social Security: Benefit Enhancements"
Rep. John Larson
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee for the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on "Protecting and Improving Social Security: Enhancing Social Security to Strengthen the Middle Class"
Rep. John Larson
March 12, 2019
GOP Social Security Leader: "We can all make sure Americans can count on Social Security to be there for them."
Rep. John Larson, ...
March 12, 2019
Chairman Larson Calls to Strengthen and Protect Social Security
Rep. John Larson
Feb. 24, 2019
Larson, Reed Look Forward to Working on Bipartition Solutions to Strengthen Social Security
Rep. John Larson
Jan. 30, 2019
Larson and 200+ Members of Congress Introduce Landmark Social Security Proposal
Rep. John Larson
Oct. 24, 2018
The Hill - Treat Social Security the Way President Roosevelt Intended, as an Insurance Program Not an Entitlement
Rep. John Larson
Oct. 2, 2018
Himes Introduces Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act
Rep. Jim Himes
Aug. 22, 2018
CT Viewpoints - Fix ACA by Letting 50 to 64-Year-Olds Join Medicare
Rep. John Larson, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to Sen. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Sen. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call for Hearing on Trump Administration Nominee to Lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
June 7, 2018
Larson Opening Statement at Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on Social Security's Solvency Challenge
Rep. John Larson
June 5, 2018
Larson on the Release of the Social Security Trustees Report
Rep. John Larson
June 5, 2018
DeLauro Statement on Medicare and Social Security Solvency
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 23, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Parry Murray, Ranking Member - Call for Robust Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Significantly Increase Funding for the Older Americans Act
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 12, 2018
Larson Opposes Backdoor Cuts to Social Security
Rep. John Larson
April 12, 2018
Larson Rejects GOP Efforts to Cut Social Security and Medicare
Rep. John Larson
March 15, 2018
Letter to Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Bishop - Preserve Funding for Critical Nutrition Program for Seniors
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
Nov. 21, 2017
Murphy Report: Congress Must Take Action to Support Family Caregivers
Sen. Chris Murphy
Oct. 19, 2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Curbing Crimes Against Seniors Becomes Law
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 18, 2017
Bipartisan Bill Curbing Crimes against Seniors Becomes Law
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
This Year's COLA is Good News, but More Can be Done
Rep. John Larson
Aug. 9, 2017
Murphy Announces New Bill to Secure Social Security Benefits for Families After the Death of a Loved One
Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 7, 2017
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Push to Stop Trump Administration From Ending Protections for Nursing Home Residents
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Curbing Crimes Against Seniors
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 14, 2017
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on Social Security Insolvency
Rep. John Larson
June 29, 2017
Hearing of the Joint Subcommittees of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on Social Security Coverage and Payroll Tax Compliance
Rep. John Larson
May 30, 2017
Murphy Introduces Social Security Caregiver Tax Credit to Provide Retirement Credit to Family Caregivers
Sen. Chris Murphy
May 30, 2017
Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Ranking Member Patty Murray - Restore Medicare Program Eliminated in Trump's Budget
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 3, 2017
Heinrich, Murphy Lead Effort To Protect Retirement Savings For Americans
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
May 2, 2017
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Protect Social Security Funding
Rep. John Larson, ...
April 20, 2017
Thompson, Larson Talk Social Security with Local Seniors
Rep. John Larson, ...
April 5, 2017
Barragán, Larson Introduce Social Security Proposal to Cut Taxes for Seniors, Increase Benefits, and Strengthen Program
Rep. John Larson, ...
April 5, 2017
Esty Joins Larson to Introduce Social Security 2100 Act
Rep. John Larson, ...
Date
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Oct. 16, 2019
Rep. Hayes Leads Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Costs For Older Americans
Rep.Jahana Hayes
Sept. 30, 2019
Letter to Jill Hummel, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Regarding Provider Terminations in Medicare Advantage Network
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services - Brown, Colleagues Urge CMS to Investigate Medicare Advantage Overbilling, Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Care for Older Ohioans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Chairman Larson Celebrates 84th Anniversary of Social Security
Rep.John Larson
July 24, 2019
Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 24, 2019
Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson Calls For Stronger Customer Service at Social Security Administration in Letter to New Commissioner
Rep.John Larson
June 26, 2019
Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Economic Justice: The Promise of Expanding Social Security
Rep.John Larson, ...
May 24, 2019
Rep. Fudge Co-Introduces Bill to Stop Social Security Garnishments
Rep.John Larson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Neal, Larson, and Lewis Demand Answers from Trump Administration After Medicare Premium Withholding Failure
Rep.John Larson, ...
May 21, 2019
Murphy, Isakson Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Americans Prepare for Retirement
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals
Rep.John Larson, ...
April 29, 2019
Expanding Social Security
Rep.John Larson
April 17, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 2, 2019
Larson-Led Tax Benefit for Volunteer First Responders Passes Committee in SECURE Act
Rep.John Larson
March 13, 2019
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee for the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on "Protecting and Improving Social Security: Benefit Enhancements"
Rep.John Larson
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee for the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on "Protecting and Improving Social Security: Enhancing Social Security to Strengthen the Middle Class"
Rep.John Larson
March 12, 2019
GOP Social Security Leader: "We can all make sure Americans can count on Social Security to be there for them."
Rep.John Larson, ...
March 12, 2019
Chairman Larson Calls to Strengthen and Protect Social Security
Rep.John Larson
Feb. 24, 2019
Larson, Reed Look Forward to Working on Bipartition Solutions to Strengthen Social Security
Rep.John Larson
Jan. 30, 2019
Larson and 200+ Members of Congress Introduce Landmark Social Security Proposal
Rep.John Larson
Oct. 24, 2018
The Hill - Treat Social Security the Way President Roosevelt Intended, as an Insurance Program Not an Entitlement
Rep.John Larson
Oct. 2, 2018
Himes Introduces Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act
Rep.Jim Himes
Aug. 22, 2018
CT Viewpoints - Fix ACA by Letting 50 to 64-Year-Olds Join Medicare
Rep.John Larson, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to Sen. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the Sen. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Call for Hearing on Trump Administration Nominee to Lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
June 7, 2018
Larson Opening Statement at Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on Social Security's Solvency Challenge
Rep.John Larson
June 5, 2018
Larson on the Release of the Social Security Trustees Report
Rep.John Larson
June 5, 2018
DeLauro Statement on Medicare and Social Security Solvency
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 23, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Parry Murray, Ranking Member - Call for Robust Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Roy Blunt, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Significantly Increase Funding for the Older Americans Act
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 12, 2018
Larson Opposes Backdoor Cuts to Social Security
Rep.John Larson
April 12, 2018
Larson Rejects GOP Efforts to Cut Social Security and Medicare
Rep.John Larson
March 15, 2018
Letter to Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Bishop - Preserve Funding for Critical Nutrition Program for Seniors
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
Nov. 21, 2017
Murphy Report: Congress Must Take Action to Support Family Caregivers
Sen.Chris Murphy
Oct. 19, 2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Curbing Crimes Against Seniors Becomes Law
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 18, 2017
Bipartisan Bill Curbing Crimes against Seniors Becomes Law
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 13, 2017
This Year's COLA is Good News, but More Can be Done
Rep.John Larson
Aug. 9, 2017
Murphy Announces New Bill to Secure Social Security Benefits for Families After the Death of a Loved One
Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 7, 2017
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senators Push to Stop Trump Administration From Ending Protections for Nursing Home Residents
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 2, 2017
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Curbing Crimes Against Seniors
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
July 14, 2017
Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on Social Security Insolvency
Rep.John Larson
June 29, 2017
Hearing of the Joint Subcommittees of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on Social Security Coverage and Payroll Tax Compliance
Rep.John Larson
May 30, 2017
Murphy Introduces Social Security Caregiver Tax Credit to Provide Retirement Credit to Family Caregivers
Sen.Chris Murphy
May 30, 2017
Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Ranking Member Patty Murray - Restore Medicare Program Eliminated in Trump's Budget
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 3, 2017
Heinrich, Murphy Lead Effort To Protect Retirement Savings For Americans
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
May 2, 2017
Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Protect Social Security Funding
Rep.John Larson, ...
April 20, 2017
Thompson, Larson Talk Social Security with Local Seniors
Rep.John Larson, ...
April 5, 2017
Barragán, Larson Introduce Social Security Proposal to Cut Taxes for Seniors, Increase Benefits, and Strengthen Program
Rep.John Larson, ...
April 5, 2017
Esty Joins Larson to Introduce Social Security 2100 Act
Rep.John Larson, ...
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