Seniors Group Praises Medicare Information Campaign
Jim Martin, President of the 60 Plus Association, praised the advertising campaign of the Bush Administration to inform the public about the provisions of the recently enacted Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act.
Create Personal Retirement Accounts
James L. Martin article in The Miami Herald, Saturday, January 31, 2004 “The Medicare prescription-drug fight last year was about America’s 60-plus generation. Now it’s time to do something for their children and grandchildren by fixing the creaky Social Security system.”
Some Legislative Hot Air: Bad Storm Rising
James L. Martin states that, “A bill now before Congress, S. 139, sponsored by Senators’ Joseph Lieberman ( D-CT) and John McCain (R-AZ) and known on the Hill as “The Climate Stewardship Act of 2003” would have the chilling effect of bringing the United States ever more closely in lockstep with the infamous Kyoto Protocol, referred to by some as the “Global Warming bill.”
Letter To Office Of Management And Budget Director Josh Bolton
James Martin urges funding of LIHEAP in letter: “Dear Josh: As you move to unveil the President’s fiscal 2005 Budget, I want to bring to your personal attention an increasingly important program — LIHEAP — that many seniors increasingly depend on. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is more important than ever, because we have seen a significant run-up in the price of natural gas.”
Death Tax: A Grave Matter For Virginia’s Seniors
Dying Should Not Be A Taxable Event Statement By 60 Plus Association President Jim Martin
One Nation “Under God”
“Every time I recite the 31-word Pledge I am moved by it. Remove the words “Under God” and the tone and texture changes dramatically,” says Pat Boone, spokesman of the 60 Plus Association.
Seniors Honor Barton With Lawmaker Of The Month Award
Congressman 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.
Remarks At The Politics Of Pain Management Briefing, U.S. House Of Representatives
As 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.
60 Plus Association Plays Prominent Role In Medicare Reform Bill Signing Ceremony
On 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.
Promises Made…Promises Kept
Seniors 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.”
