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60 Plus Members Attend Meeting With President Bush On Medicare Reform

On October 29, there were 33 Grassroots Leaders and members of the 60 Plus Association attended a meeting with President Bush at the Old Executive Office Building next to the White House regarding Medicare Reform.

Letter Opposing S.139 To Members Of Senate Committee On Aging

James Martin sends letter to Senator Craig: “As Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, you are a proven fighter for seniors. Accordingly, I’d like to bring to your attention legislation that, if enacted, would be very detrimental to the elderly.”

Attaboy, Mr. Ashcroft!

“Like most Americans, I have little patience with busybodies, whether they’re nosy neighbors, strangers conducting dinner-hour phone surveys, local police playing “gotcha” with red-light spy cams, or big brother in Washington,” says Jim Martin, President of the 60 Plus Association.

Nursing Shortage Could Kill You!

According to the American Hospital Association, 126,000 nursing jobs are vacant at American hospitals right now.

A Funding Father

Many conservatives today listen, learn, and heed the advice articulated by the radio talk show icon. But before Rush, conservatives for nearly 40 years looked to Richard Viguerie, the funding father of the conservative movement, for the “right word” on policy and politics. Before Limbaugh, it was Viguerie whose mail was delivered over hill and dale, through rain, sleet, and snow, to conservative donors and activists, prodding them to take action.

Seniors Support Houses Of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act

The 60 Plus Association supports U.S. Representative Walter Jones (R-NC) and his bill, HR 235, calling for first amendment rights to be recognized and upheld whenever houses of worship elect to weigh-in on moral and political issues of the day.

Graham Formula For Floridians’ Financials Falls Short

A recent poll shows Florida Senator and 2004 presidential hopeful Bob Graham trailing President Bush by 12 points in his own home state.

Seniors Support Freedom Of Choice For Health Care

The 60 Plus Association lauded U.S. Rep. Chris Cox (R-CA) for introducing H.R. 1117, the Health Care Freedom of Choice Act, which will allow 100% tax deductibility for senior citizens’ out-of-pocket health expenses, including pharmaceutical and Medigap premiums.

Seniors Honor Congressman Burns With A Lawmaker Of The Month Award

Congressman Max Burns (R-GA) has earned a Lawmaker of the Month Award from the 60 Plus Association, a national senior citizens organization.

President Promotes Prescription Drug Benefit Addresses Seniors In White House Ceremony Celebrating Creation Of Medicare In 1965

President Bush met with over 200 senior citizens in the East Room of the White House this afternoon, among them many members of the 60 Plus Association.