| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Committee Leaders Call on Social Security Administration to Extend Relief to Overpaid Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Cortez Masto Supports Housing Programs for Vulnerable Seniors in Nevada Struggling Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was the 85th anniversary of Social Security, an earned bedrock program that millions rely on. The President's version of celebrating is to undermine the program via his recent executive order. Democrats stand committed to protecting this promise of a secure retirement."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "85 years ago, the Social Security Act became law Now Pres Trump promises to "terminate" Social Security's dedicated funding As we face COVID, I will fight to protect this critical program that's been an economic lifeline for millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities, families"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Social Security has helped millions of seniors, people w/ disabilities & families for 85 years I've long been a champion of disability rights & wrote Disability Integration Act COVID has made access to home & community based care more vital than ever for those w/ disabilities"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Chairman Neal Statement on the 85th Anniversary of Social Security
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds HHS Grant Funding to Help Prevent Opioid Misuse Among Seniors
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Collins, Casey Unveil New Report on Barriers Women Face to Retirement Security
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Casey, Toomey Request Further Action from Administration Health Officials to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities from COVID-19
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Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Representative David Trone Introduce Legislation to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Make no mistake: President Trump just told America he plans to defund Social Security"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cassidy, Baldwin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect Seniors from Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Then-Candidate Donald Trump promised that he would never touch Social Security. Well guess what: deferring the payroll tax is a backdoor way of weakening Social Security. The executive order is just another false promise made by Donald Trump."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I am working across party lines with Senator Graham, @SenBillCassidy, @SenBlumenthal and @SenBobCasey to pass my bipartisan legislation, Edith's Bill, to protect seniors who have fallen victim to financial scams and ensure they can get paid back."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Ernst Joins Bipartisan Effort to Support Health Care Access, Virtual Visitations for Iowa's Seniors
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "#COVID19 has been difficult for everyone -- especially our elderly Iowans in nursing homes who may be unable to see their loved ones. That's why I'm working across the aisle to increase access to telehealth services & virtual visitations for seniors."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2020
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Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump thinks that America's senior citizens don't know that eliminating the payroll tax would defund Social Security and Medicare. But they do. And I'm sure they'll remember. Quote from @AARP :"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Glad 2partner w Susan Collins on bipartisan bill that passed senate unanimously last night--Promoting Alzheimers Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act. Supported by the Alzheimer's Association &others This bill gives additional training for those helping Americans living w dementia"
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Seniors with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias from Elder Abuse
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Senators Collins, Peters Introduce Legislation to Improve Disease Management & Prevention for Seniors
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Sen. Susan Collins, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Warner, Daines Introduce Legislation to Improve Care for Seniors
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Walberg Applaud DOL Actions to Improve Access to Quality Retirement Advice
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Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Buchanan Backs Bill to Extend Telehealth for Seniors
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Rep. Vern Buchanan
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Chairman Neal Calls on Administrator Verma to Make COVID-19 Nursing Home Data More Reliable and Comprehensive
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Senator Collins Warns of Ongoing Social Security Imposter Scams
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Neal and Larson Slam Prospect of President Trump Unilaterally Halting the Collection of Payroll Taxes
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Rep. John Larson, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds Over $1 Million Grant to UNM Memory and Aging Center
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader;
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Webster Leads Colleagues in Letter Urging Better Transparency for Private Pensions and Chinese Investments
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Rep. Daniel Webster
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| July 30, 2020
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Congressman Steven Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Steven Horsford
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/IL senior living facility CEOs about the difficulties they face in securing PPE. Months into this crisis, the Trump Admin still doesn't have a plan to ensure testing & PPE for frontline workers & vulnerable communities. Our seniors are suffering for it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Walberg on DOL Rule to Protect ERISA Retirement Savers
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Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The GOP is fighting for large agribusinesses, defense contractors, the Trump family. Dems are fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, industries like clean energy that've lost half a million jobs since March."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of newly unemployed Americans cannot go back to work, cannot afford the rent, cannot put food on the table. Democrats will not stop fighting for the unemployed, Medicaid, safe nursing homes, Americans with disabilities, hungry kids, renters, and more."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Senior Living Facility Represenatives
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Richard Neal, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican COVID proposal has no support for Medicaid, nursing homes, or those with disabilities. Their proposal does not meet America's testing needs. This is not a serious proposal for the country in the midst of a once-in-a-generation crisis."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| July 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| July 29, 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on outbreak at Princeton nursing home facility
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Sen. Jim Justice
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| July 28, 2020
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Murray Presses for Bipartisan Work On Multiemployer Pension Crisis After Republicans Fail to Offer Solution In Latest COVID-19 Proposal
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2020
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New Ways and Means Report Finds Nursing Homes Abuse Antipsychotics at Alarmingly High Rates While Trump Administration Conducts Little to No Oversight
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| July 24, 2020
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DelBene, Welch, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Walberg Introduces Legislation to Help Seniors with Guaranteed COLA Funding
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Rep. Tim Walberg
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| July 24, 2020
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Stefanik, Bonamici, Katko, King, and Pressley Introduce Bill to Help Senior Fraud Victims Recover Financial Losses
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 23, 2020
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Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 23, 2020
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Sens. Cruz, Tillis, Perdue, Loeffler Introduce Bill Allowing Catch-Up Contributions for Retirement Accounts
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Bonamici, King, Pressley, Katko, Stefanik Unveil Bill to Help Senior Fraud Victims Recover Financial Losses
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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| July 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Our elderly Iowans are some of the most at-risk to #COVID19, and I've been working to ensure these folks and their caregivers have the support they need. I applaud @POTUS for taking action to protect our vulnerable seniors and nursing home residents during the pandemic."
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 23, 2020
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"Stop Con Artists Preying on the Fears of Older Americans," Says Congresswoman Robin Kelly upon Introducing the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 23, 2020
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Neal Statement on Reports that Republicans May Attempt to Pass the TRUST Act with COVID Response Legislation
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Rep. Richard Neal
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| July 22, 2020
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Marshall Leads Bill to Protect Seniors from COVID Scams
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| July 22, 2020
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Scott and Warner introduce legislation to ensure vital services and supports for seniors
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Klobuchar Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic Introduced in the House
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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At Aging Hearing, Warren Highlights the Critical Importance of Collecting Race and Ethnicity Data to Address Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Seniors of Color
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 21, 2020
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Cárdenas, Sewell, Walorski, Kind, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Expand Telehealth Services for Seniors
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Rep. Terri Sewell, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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At Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing, Klobuchar Highlights Efforts to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 20, 2020
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Harder Introduces Protecting Seniors from Scams Act to Combat Coronavirus-Related Fraud
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| July 17, 2020
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Congressman Kim Convenes Call with Senior Care Leaders on Impact from Coronavirus Crisis
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Sen. Andy Kim
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| July 17, 2020
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Hearing of the Social Security Subcommittee of House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Larson, Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries
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Rep. John Larson
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| July 16, 2020
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Senator Collins Applauds Arrest of Two Suspects in Social Security Scam
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 16, 2020
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Committee Holds Virtual Member Briefing on How the Trump Administration is Failing Retirement Savers
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Rep. Bobby Scott
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| July 15, 2020
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Doctor Ruiz's Bill to Help Seniors Access Medicare Coverage Advances During Energy and Commerce Markup
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Rep. Raul Ruiz
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| July 15, 2020
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HHS Announces Point-of-Care Testing for Nursing Homes
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Sen. Roger Marshall
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Warren, Murray, Casey, and Wyden Urge CDC and CMS to Collect All Necessary Demographic Data from Nursing Homes on COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 15, 2020
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In Video Call with Alzheimer's Association, Rosen Discusses Work to Support Patients, Caregivers During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Klobuchar, Moran Call on the Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Contact Tracing Scams
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 13, 2020
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Gillibrand Cosponsors Legislation To Provide Resources For Senior Housing Facilities To Protect Older Adults Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Chairman Neal Calls on CMS to Ramp Up Oversight of Nursing Homes as Pandemic Continues to Devastate Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Richard Neal
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