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Archive for 2003
Seniors Honor Barton With Lawmaker Of The Month AwardCongressman Joe Barton (R-TX) has received a Lawmaker of the Month Award from the 60 Plus Association, a national senior citizens organization with 819 members in the 6th Congressional District. December 22, 2003 | Read more… Remarks At The Politics Of Pain Management Briefing, U.S. House Of RepresentativesAs President of a national seniors organization that calls on 5 million seniors for support, I have increasingly become more aware of the silent crisis many of America’s seniors face — the so-called “invisible” disease of chronic pain. Seniors are among one of the largest segments of the population that suffer from chronic pain and inadequate treatment of that pain. As our age rises, so do the number of aches and pains.” says 60 Plus’ President, Jim Martin. December 16, 2003 | Read more… 60 Plus Association Plays Prominent Role In Medicare Reform Bill Signing CeremonyOn December 8, President Bush signed the Medicare Reform Bill into law in a historic ceremony at Constitution Hall near the White House. Grassroots Leaders and members of 60 Plus Association played a prominent role in the ceremony. December 8, 2003 | Read more… Promises Made…Promises KeptSeniors Hail President Bush And Congress Medicare Bill Signed Into Law by 60 Plus Association President Jim Martin “The day has arrived…finally…a history-making modernization of Medicare with its long-awaited prescription drug benefit for seniors. President Bush made a campaign promise to deliver a prescription drug benefit for seniors. He kept his promise with today’s bill signing at Constitution Hall.” December 8, 2003 | Read more… Seniors Say: Stop The Delays, Pass The Medicare Prescription Drug BillJim Martin, President of the 60 Plus Association, called on the opponents of the Medicare Prescription Drug Bill to stop their delaying tactics and vote on the bill itself. November 25, 2003 | Read more… 60 Plus Members Attend Meeting With President Bush On Medicare ReformOn 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. October 29, 2003 | Read more… Letter Opposing S.139 To Members Of Senate Committee On AgingJames 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.” October 28, 2003 | Read more… |
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