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Open Letter to Congress: 50 Groups and Activists Oppose Foreign Reference Pricing Legislation

We write in opposition to proposals that import foreign price controls on medicines into the U.S. through international reference pricing. Reference pricing legislation has been introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and co-sponsored by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO). Similar legislation has been introduced by self-avowed socialist Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Progressive Caucus Vice Chair…

Opposition to Privately-Managed Sale of Public Airwaves

Chairman Ajit Pai Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Commissioner Brendan Carr Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Commissioner Geoffrey Starks…

The Medicare trust fund is projected to run out of money, but Congress can still act

 It comes out of every American workers’ paycheck, it is the tax for Medicare. It covers hospital care, nursing homes and surgery for the nation’s elderly, but experts say the money is dwindling as more is coming out than going in, and Congress will need to act. “They paid into the system all their lives.…

Don’t Let the Old Man In

I celebrated my birthday this week, turning 60. I’m looking forward to joining the 60 Plus Association and helping “older” Americans live better… and hopefully longer. Toby Keith wrote a great song that one of my favorites, Clint Eastwood, starred in the video with a message worth sharing. Don’t let the old man in, I…

Trump Policies Lower Rx Prices, Increase Generic Options

“Astonishing results,” in just 100 days after Trump’s ‘Patient’s First Blueprint’ ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (August 21, 2018) – 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman James Martin issued the following statement on Tuesday, which …

HAMEL 80s WINS the GOLD!

Softball Players Association 80+ MEN’S WORLD SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Columbus, Ohio August 6 – 9, 2018 It’s never too late to win a world championship (August 13, 2018)  60 Plus Association Chairman Jim …

60 Plus Association ‘Protecting Access to Medicare Act’ Coalition Letter

August 6, 2018   The Hon. Greg Walden Chairman, Energy & Commerce Committee 2176 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515   The Hon. Michael Burgess Subcommittee Chairman, Health 2125 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC …

Trump Continues Obamacare Roll-Back Effort

Incremental step ‘encouraging,’ but ‘the best path forward is to finally and fully repeal Obamacare’ ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (August 2, 2018) – 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman James Martin Thursday issued the …

Senate to Take Up Repeal of Obamacare Medical Device Tax

Seniors Leader Urges “Swift Passage” Following Bipartisan House Repeal Effort ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (July 26, 2018) – 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman James Martin Thursday issued the following statement in support of …

Around the Senate in 80 Days

Clock ticking on 80 day timeline to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (July 13, 2018) – 60 Plus Association Founder and Chairman James Martin Friday issued the following …