H.R. 8, The Death Tax Elimination Act
The United States House of Representatives passed by a vote of 274-154, H.R. 8, The Death Tax Elimination Act, which repeals over the next decade the death tax (or estate and gift tax).
Martin Represents Seniors At Three Recent Rose Garden Events
Jim Martin, President of 60 Plus, was an invited guest at three major White House events in the past week, all held in the Rose Garden and all featuring talks by President Bush.
Statement On The Retirement Of Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC)
The United States Senate will lose some of its luster when Senator Jesse Helms retires.
Bush Pal Around For Long Haul
James L. Martin shares not only the President’s easygoing attitude and southernaccent, but also his get-it-done management style. It was 1968, and James L. Martin was running a tough campaign to elect Florida’s Ed Gurney to Congress. Needing some extra help, Mr. Martin hired the 22-year-old son of a Texas congressman who had little experience but plenty of energy.
President Bush Delivering On A Promise
President George W. Bush’s new framework to improve Medicare is a step in the right direction for America’s seniors. During the 2000 presidential campaign, then-Gov. Bush spent a lot of time talking about the need to reform Medicare to provide 21st-century health care to America’s seniors. Now, just six months into his presidency, President Bush has delivered on his promise.
Dubya And Buddha
“Hi Buddha, thanks for the birthday card!” President George W. Bush shouted to Jim Martin, president of the 60 Plus Association, during yesterday’s Rose Garden Ceremony to announce a prescription-drug benefit for senior citizens.
