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.”
McCain Proposal On Drug Reimportation Unwise, Unhealthy
The legislation on drug reimportation proposed recently by Senator John McCain is both unwise and unhealthy. And in fact, the Senator’s plan should be labeled, ‘Hazardous To Your Health.’ President Bush just signed into law legislation crafted by Congress to provide a prescription drug benefit while improving access to generic drugs for all Americans, negating the need to go outside the U.S. for drugs. The 60 Plus Association endorsed this long overdue proposal.
A Canary In America’s Coal Mine
Jim Martin recently addressed a congressional committee about what’s being done — and what’s not being done — to improve America’s energy supplies and reminded Congress that seniors have long memories.
Gore Needs To Just Chill Out
The unabated anger of Democratic presidential candidates and the liberal media towards George W. Bush still feeds off their moral certitude that he cheated Al Gore out of the presidency in the 2000 elections.
Invest In The USA Act Needs To Pass
The United States Senate is voting on the reform of the Foreign Sales Corporation Act this week. Senator John Ensign will be offering an amendment, the “Invest in the USA Act.” Last year, Senator Ensign’s bill passed the Senate by a two-to-one margin. If the Senator’s amendment passes, it would then go to the House and likely on to the White House.
Seniors Honor Bunning With Lawmaker Of The Month Award
Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY) has received a Lawmaker of the Month Award from the 60 Plus Association, a national senior citizens organization with more than 10,000 members in the Bluegrass State.
