60 Plus Association Endorses Retirement Savings Act
“U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX) has introduced legislation to make life easier for senior citizens and all Americans interested in planning more effectively for all-important retirement savings.”The 60 Plus Association, with more than1,500 seniors in Congressman Johnson’s district, lauds Johnson for this action.”
Stay The Course, Mr. President.
“The carping and back-biting among the liberal elite over our fighting for America in Iraq is a national disgrace…and I for one am sick of it!” says 60 Plus President, Jim Martin. “President George W. Bush has called himself a ‘war time President’ and as such, I wanted him to know this is one old Marine leatherneck, out of thousands, who is proud to call him Commander in Chief.”
President Proclaims May National Physical Fitness And Sports Month
President Bush has proclaimed the month of May as “National Physical Fitness and Sports Month” and the 60 Plus Association heartily commends him for so doing.
Seniors Group Embraces ‘No Tech Mandates’
The 60 Plus Association is quickly learning that Internet issues are seniors’ issues. The current debate over how to stop illegal downloading of music and movies directly affects our members and their families, almost all of whom use the Internet on a regular basis. We agree that artists and other owners of digital content should be protected. But consistent with the 60 Plus philosophy of robust, free market initiatives, we also want to keep the government out of the business of designing technologies to prevent copying and then forcing people to use them.
Super Rich Nonsense
Super Rich Nonsense by Pat Boone: “I don’t have a problem with super-wealthy people using their money to influence the political process. Have at it. But they ought to be straight with us: If Bill Gates, Warren Buffett or “the fabulously wealthy” Teresa Heinz take a certain position on legislation, they ought to make it clear whether they will personally benefit in some way.”
Seniors Support S.150
“Sales tax. Property tax. Telephone tax. Vehicular tax. Toll bridge tax. Real estate tax. Capital gains tax. Fishing license tax. Death tax. On and on and on. Do you see a pattern here? It seems like everything under the sun is a taxable experience…and as a Floridian, I’d not be surprised to soon see a suntan tax!” says Jim Martin, President of the 60 Plus Association.
Herseth’s Medicare Take All Wrong…
A new video ad that Congressional candidate Stephanie Herseth is airing is beyond misleading. It is a sad reminder that political people will sometimes do anything — including lie — to sway public opinion.
Burns Lauded For ‘Senior Friendly’ Legislative Proposal
60 Plus Association President Jim Martin hailed new legislation introduced by Congressman Max Burns (R-GA) as a ‘senior friendly’ proposal that would simplify federal income tax filing forms for the elderly.
Dems’ Prefer Medicare Stay Stuck In The 60’s
Statement By 60 Plus Association President Jim Martin: “Page 3 of the March 23rd edition of The Hill titled “House Dems launch spring offensive on Medicare law” is listed under the banner of “News.” I humbly disagree: the banner should have read “Old News” at best, “Demagoguery” more precisely.”
