Maine Senior Report

     
   

DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION



Whether older Americans think the latest health care reform bill belongs on the “Do not resuscitate” list, or they still hope that it can be taken off life support and recover, few dispute one key point: Ignoring the growing problems of health care will only make it worse.

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Alliance Members Encouraged to Assist  Haiti following Earthquake The Alliance is encouraging that donations be made to the Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund

 

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THE PUBLIC OPTION:

 MISUNDERSTOOD AND MISCHARACTERIZED?

New Issue Brief Sees a Public Option as a Key Element of Cost Containment

 

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HEALTH CARE DEBATE – GETS HOT 
Snowe & Collins May Play Key Role


Get your Swine Flu Facts

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SENIORS WILL MISS SENATOR KENNEDY

The leadership of the ARA along with seniors everywhere mourn the loss of Senator Kennedy. ARA offices issued the following statement:

"Retired Americans are deeply saddened by the passing of Senator Kennedy. Senator Kennedy was one of the greatest champions of older Americans in our nation's history. Senior citizens are deeply indebted to him for his lifetime of achievements and leadership, from the beginning of his Senate career until the end..............

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Corporate Lobbyists and your Health Care

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HEALTH CARE BATTLE  IN CONGRESS HEATS UP

Get Details in July Maine Senior Report

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Most of the news recently and for what looks to be more in the near future is HEALTH CARE REFORM. There is considerable debate as to “what does the word REFORM MEAN?” Well it can be said that REFORM is in the eye of the beholder. In this issue of the Maine Senior report we have two reports of what’s going on in Health Care one from the State of Maine and National news.

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What you Need to know about the Stimulus Package

 

President Obama recently signed into law an economic stimulus plan that includes a one-time $250 payment for many seniors.  Special thanks to Alliance members who contacted their elected officials in support of this bill.

 

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HOW THE STIMULUS IMPACTS SENIORS

ARA Fact Sheet


    President Obama signed the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) into law on February 17, 2009. This legislation will stimulate the economy in the short-term and will lay the foundation for long-term economic stability by modernizing our health care system and improving our infrastructure. The following provisions are of great interest to America’s seniors:

 

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