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Older Americans Month – Retirees and the Healthcare Reform DebateThe Older Americans Month of May is perfectly timed to focus on the issues of healthcare reform as a national priority as Congress begins its work. During May the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans and its affiliates are engaged petition drive to restore and improve Medicare. : : MORE
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Ohio Retirees Oppose Social Security Private Accounts or Reduction in Congressional Support
The Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans is concerned about the discussion being initiated that proposes cuts and means testing in Social Security and its various programs. On principle these proposals are aimed at breaking apart one of the few economic mechanisms of social cohesion and stability in our country.
· Oct 23, 2008
Ohio Alliance News
Older Americans Month – Retirees and the Healthcare Reform Debate
The Older Americans Month of May is perfectly timed to focus on the issues of healthcare reform as a national priority as Congress begins its work. During May the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans and its affiliates are engaged petition drive to restore and improve Medicare.
Ohio Alliance News · May 18, 2009
A Summary of OARA Actions and Achievements in 2008
Ohio ARA committed to a two year strategic plan in 2007 encompassing five areas including 1 Organizing and Chapter Development; 2 Grassroots Political Action; 3 Grassroots Legislative Goals; 4 Local Coalition Building; 5 Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federation Organization Building Goals.
Willing leaders wanted political change, developed and delivered an Ohio message, built structures to fit the locales of the state, and established a multilevel program the grew trust among retirees and seniors.
Ohio Alliance News · Mar 5, 2009
AWARE February 2009
The Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans President David Friesner salutes the work of seniors and retirees in 2008. The OARA and its Community Advocacy Network partners Get Active early in 2009. The OARA advocacy network initiates petition campaign to restore and strengthen Medicare.
Ohio Alliance News · Mar 4, 2009
Senate Votes Against Entitlement Task Force
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate voted against an amendment to the fiscal 2010 budget resolution which would have created an Entitlements Task Force to address the long-term funding shortfalls faced by Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and requiring Congress to vote on its recommendations.
· Alliance for Retired Americans · Apr 3, 2009