This week, lawmakers pushed for a repeal of Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw three bills gain critical support. SGR Repeal Remains High on “Lame Duck” Agenda ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending November 14, 2014
This week, lawmakers returned to Washington and quickly began working on legislation to stave off a government shutdown, which could occur on December 11th if Congress fails to reach a compromise. In addition, The Senior ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending November 7, 2014
Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts this week for Tuesday’s mid-term elections. They are expected to return to Capitol Hill to begin the “lame duck” session on Wednesday, November 12th, follow ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending October 31, 2014
The fall recess continued this week as Members of Congress prepared for next week’s mid-term elections. Pre-Election Recess Continues Members of the House and Senate remained in their home states and districts to f ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending October 24, 2014
Action on Capitol Hill was slow once again this week as the fall recess continued. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) did make an important announcement regarding next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COL ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending October 17, 2014
The fall recess continued this week, and action on Capitol Hill remained slow. Pre-Election Recess Continues Members of the House and Senate remained in their home states and districts to focus on the upcoming mid- ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending October 10, 2014
This week, action on Capitol Hill remained slow as the fall recess continued. Lawmakers Remain in Recess The fall recess continued this week, and Members of the House and Senate remained in their home states and di ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending October 3, 2014
This week, action on Capitol Hill was slow as Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts to prepare for the November elections. Lawmakers Remain in Recess The fall recess continued this week, a ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 26, 2014
This week, action on Capitol Hill remained slow as Members of the House and Senate adjourned to focus on their campaigns. However, lawmakers did reveal that they may consider a permanent “doc fix” after the November elec ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 19, 2014
This week, lawmakers in both chambers voted to approve a temporary spending bill to fund the government past September 30th. In addition, The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) legislative team met with several Members of ...