Social Security’s Solvency Can Be Improved Without Cutting Benefits By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Assistant Since its inception in 1937, Social Security has been financed by…
This week, comprehensive immigration reform remained the center of attention for Members of the Senate. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw three key…
Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill this week to a busy schedule, and many kept their focus on comprehensive immigration reform. In addition, The…
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for the Memorial Day holiday. Meanwhile, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual report on Friday, one…
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “Gang of Eight’s” immigration reform bill by a vote of thirteen to five. In addition, two House…
This week, The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) Board of Trustees traveled to Capitol Hill to host a Welcome Reception and to meet with several lawmakers…
This week, the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a hearing on the future of the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. In addition, one…
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for a week-long recess and The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) staff trekked up to Capitol Hill to deliver petitions…
By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Analyst Throughout our nation’s history, presidents have used executive orders – one of their constitutionally “implied” powers – to advance their…
This week, the Senate’s Gang of Eight was busy defending its comprehensive immigration reform plan, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw two key bills…