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HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
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HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
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Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167/S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in the Part B premium. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog. SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141-Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140-Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in Part B premiums. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 3135-Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strenthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program. Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disablity claim backlog.
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 3195 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
HR 2167/ S 1141-Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140-Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in Part B premiums. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 3135-Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strenthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program. Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disablity claim backlog.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167/S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in the Part B premium. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog. SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2419/ S 1529- Support "Farm Bill" provisions related to reauthorization and improvements in Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 3195 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis on the analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063 - Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167/S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in the Part B premium. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog. SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog.
HR 2167/ S 1141-Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140-Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in Part B premiums. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 3135-Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strenthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program. Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disablity claim backlog.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 2419/ S 1529- Support "Farm Bill" provisions related to reauthorization and improvements in Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of legislation. S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending.(no bill) HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 2419/ S 1529- Support "Farm Bill" provisions related to reauthorization and improvements in Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds.
HR 2419/ S 1529- Support "Farm Bill" provisions related to reauthorization and improvements in Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007, S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices. HR 7327 The Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of providing sponsors of traditional pension plans funding relief from certain funding provisions enacted in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and to permit asset smoothing. Lobbied in favor of legislative proposals that would provide relief from the mandatory distribution rules that require individuals 701/2 years of age or older to withdraw certain amounts from tax deferred retirement savings accounts annually. Discussed the need for bipartisan action on long-term financial security.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urged vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act - Discussed expansion of volunteerism opportunities and civic engagement. HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA). Discussed tax-exempt issues regarding 501(c) organizations (no bill).
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested (no bill). Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget (no bill). HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission. HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations, 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, weatherization, senior nutrition and other health, housing, and social services funding. S 3230 Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of FY 2009 - Lobbied for energy assistance, senior nutrition, Older Americans Act, Social Security Administration, comparative effectiveness and other social services programs. S 3261 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, FY2009 - Lobbied for senior housing and transit programs. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Lobbied to include one-year moratorium on regulations that would have cut federal medicaid funding. HR 7110/S3604 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - Lobbied for SSA administrative expenses, weatherization and energy assistance and FMAP funding. S 3289 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriation, FY 2009 - Lobbied for Commodity Supplemental Food Program, rural rental housing, and FDA generic drug processing. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Lobbied for IRS taxpayer assistance program. S 3182 Commerce, Justice-Science Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV transition converter box coupon program. S 3258 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for weatherization assistance.
HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Contact regarding LIHEAP legislation that assists elderly and low-income individuals with paying utility bills. S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbied for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds. HR 6941/S 3636 The Measuring American Poverty Act of 2008 - Lobbied to create modern measures of poverty accurately.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for older Americans and IRS funding for implementation. Lobbied for long-term financial security (no bill). S 3230 Labor, HHS, Education, Appropriations - Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007, HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act - Lobbied for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting older Americans from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 5140 Tax Relief, urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. Discussed political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008. S 3032/S 3532 Give Act HR 6283 Reimbursing Our American Drivers (ROAD) Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of allowing non-profit organizations to reimburse volunteers (without income tax consequences for mileage driven for charitable purposes up to the business mileage rate, and increasing the mileage deduction allowed for charitable purposes. S 3260 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased funding for IRS taxpayer assistance programs (Tax Counseling for the Elderly and VITA).
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063/HR 3655 Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007- Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's position on entitlement commission legislation, including health care and revenue. HR 3654 Safe Commission Act - Discussed AARP's concerns about healthcare key issues and funding impact of entitlement commission.
HR 2419/ S 1529- Support "Farm Bill" provisions related to reauthorization and improvements in Food Stamps and other federal nutrition programs. HR 4986 National Defense Authorization Act FY 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. . HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds S 1200 Indian Healthcare Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 S 986 Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007- Lobbying for provisions related to energy assistance spending. Lobbying for Title III supportive services, family caregiver and nutrition assistance spending. HR 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 - Lobbied for energy assistance spending and for release of LIHEAP contingency funds.
HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA of 2007- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable (no Bill). Meeting with House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008 on small business taxes and impact on retirement security (no Bill). HR 1540 Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct. HR 6237 Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - All provisions regarding tax relief for family caregivers and purchasers of LTC insurance, the Tax Relief Act of 2008.
HR 2167/ S 1141 Automatic IRA Act of 2007 - Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 2063/HR 3655- Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2007 Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program (no Bill). Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog (no Bill). Discussed increased bankruptcy among 50+ population (no Bill). HR 3185, HR 3765(Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2007), S 2473 Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2007- HR 3185 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 9 (ERISA) to prohibit an administrator of an individual account plan that includes a qualified cash or deferred arrangement to enter into any contract for services to the plan without a written statement that identifies who will be performing such services, describes each such service, and specifies the expected total annual cost of such services. Requires the Secretary of Labor to prescribe a model statement that may be used for purposes of satisfying such requirements. Limits the requirements for such a statement to contracts for services if the total cost for such services equals or exceeds $1,000. Discussed AARP's concerns about garnishment of Social Security checks by banks and payday lenders and check cashers. HR 2642 - Lobbying for funding for IRS/SSA and from IRS to implement Economic Stimulus Payment. S 3230 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY 2009 - Lobbied for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog and in opposition to certain e-verify provisions without sufficient funding. HR 3654 Safe Act - All provisions related to strengthening Social Security and Medicare and reducing health care costs. S 2794 Senior Investor Protection Act - Lobbied in favor of provisions related to protecting seniors from fraudulent and misleading marketing practices.
HR 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
HR 3195 - Lobbied in favor of passage ADA restoration Act which restores original Congressional intent on ADA act. HR 2831/S 1843 - Educated and lobbied Hill staff on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 which restores the paycheck rule for employment discrimination law suits.
HR 5140- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the economic stimulus bill. HR 2167/ S 114- Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5719- Discussed various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. HR 1540- Provisions related to excluding from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct.
HR 2167/ S 1141-Provisions related to establishing an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. HR 5140-Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, including rebates for seniors and IRS funding for implementation and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in Part B premiums. Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security-the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. Lobbied for adequate funding for Social Security Administration budget. S 3135-Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force (could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits). Discussed options to strenthen and improve long term financing and operations of social security program. Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disablity claim backlog.
Lobbied to ensure that comparative effectiveness research is promoted (including appropriations financing for AHRQ's Section 1013 funding) and/or that Medicare Part D is not means tested. Budget summary memo on AARP's analysis on the analysis of the President's budget. HCR 312- Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for a reconciliation bill for health. S 2063 - Lobbied in favor of a health reform framework in the entitlement task force legislation. SCR 70 - Lobbied in favor of Medicare premium protection language in the budget and for reserve funds for health.
RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167 (HOUSE)- Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167/S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S 1141 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Discussed implementation of the economic stimulus package, and Medicare legislation to avert a reduction in physician payments and to protect beneficiaries from further increases in the Part B premium. RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY (HOUSE) - Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security the most pressing domestic issues facing our nation. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbied for adequate funding for SSA budget. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Discussed options to strengthen and improve long term financing and operations of program SOCIAL SECURITY S 3135 - Senate Budget: Entitlement Task Force ( could cut Social Security and Medicare benefits) SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE) HR 5140 - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbying for senior rebate in stimulus, including funding for IRS to implement. SOCIAL SECURITY (HOUSE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog. SOCIAL SECURITY (SENATE) - Lobbying for increased spending to reduce SSA disability claim backlog.
TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE) Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 2167 - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE)- Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 - (HOUSE)Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 2167 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM S 1141 (SENATE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM S 1141 (HOUSE) - Legislation to establish an auto IRA for workers not covered by pension plan. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (SENATE) - A general discussion of the political, economic and social conditions that would create the conditions necessary to reform the tax code and possible changes that would simplify the tax code and make it more equitable. TAX REFORM (HOUSE) - Meeting with tax counsel for the House Small Business Committee to discuss the agenda for the Committee hearing scheduled for April 10, 2008. TAX REFORM HR 1540 - To exclude from gross income amounts received as damages due to discriminatory conduct TAX REFORM HR 5719 - A discussion of the various provisions that could be included in a bill drafted to make the administration of the tax code more effective and efficient. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX REFORM-SAVINGS INCENTIVES HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Lobbied in favor of including senior rebate in the stimulus bill. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Urging vote for Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (SENATE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one. TAX RELIEF HR 5140 (HOUSE) - Letters and discussions to support passage of Economic Stimulus Bill to ensure that it includes stimulus payments for older Americans who are eligible to receive one.
VETERANS HEALTH CARE VETERANS HEALTH CARE HR 2642
FDA-HEALTH HR 1038 FDA-HEALTH S 623 HEALTH CARE QUALITY HEALTH INSURANCE HR 2132
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 1269 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 2764 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS HR 3043
TRANSPORTATION POLICY
BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS H.R.6 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS H.R.6 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS S.ConRes.20 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS S.ConRes.20 FEDERAL BUDGET
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA) VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1933 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.811 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1933 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.811 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.1257 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.1257
BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES LENDING
HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.3678 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.3678 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE S.1955 HEALTH ISSUES HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH ISSUES S.2300 HEALTH ISSUES S.334 HEALTH CARE QUALITY HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.5399
GOVERNMENT ISSUES GOVERNMENT ISSUES H.R.5578 GOVERNMENT ISSUES LINE ITEM VETO
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Filing targets: Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
FOOD STAMPS FOOD STAMPS HR 2419 FOOD STAMPS S 1529 FOOD STAMPS S 1529
HOMELAND SECURITY
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 1141 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY HR 2167
ADULT EDUCATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE ELDER ABUSE ELDER ABUSE S 1577 ELDER ABUSE S 1577
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033 TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033 TELECOMMUNICATIONS S 2033
LONG TERM CARE LONG TERM CARE HR 1476 LONG TERM CARE HR 2882 LONG TERM CARE HR 3363
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 1038 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 3161 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HR 380
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
TRANSPORTATION POLICY TRANSPORTATION POLICY HR 3074 TRANSPORTATION POLICY S 1789 TRANSPORTATION POLICY S 1789
HOUSING HOUSING HR 3074 HOUSING HR 3915 HOUSING S 2452
ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING HR 3221 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING HR 6 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING S 1766 ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING S 1766
TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY TAX REFORM TAX REFORM HR 2167 TAX REFORM HR 2167
BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BANKING REFORM LENDING LENDING HR3915
CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES HR 2831 CIVIL RIGHTS/CIVIL LIBERTIES HR 2831 VOTER REGISTRATION
CONSUMER FRAUD CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL HR 3701 LEGAL SERVICE PROGRAMS S 1710
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of
FOOD STAMPS S.1090 FOOD STAMPS S.1529 FOOD STAMPS S.591 FOOD STAMPS S.1090 FOOD STAMPS S.1529 FOOD STAMPS S.591 FOOD STAMPS S.1090 FOOD STAMPS S.1529 FOOD STAMPS S.591 FOOD STAMPS FOOD STAMPS H.R.2129 FOOD STAMPS H.R.2419 FOOD STAMPS H.R.2419
ELDER ABUSE H.R.1783 ELDER ABUSE H.R.6197 ELDER ABUSE H.R.1783 ELDER ABUSE H.R.6197 ELDER ABUSE H.R.1783 ELDER ABUSE H.R.6197 ELDER ABUSE S.1070 ELDER ABUSE S.1070 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF OLDER WORKERS GUARDIANSHIP H.R.2188 GUARDIANSHIP H.R.2188 GUARDIANSHIP H.R.2188 GUARDIANSHIP S.661 GUARDIANSHIP S.661 GUARDIANSHIP S.661 OLDER AMERICANS ACT
TELECOMMUNICATION
HOMELAND SECURITY
TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY H.R.2829 TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY H.R.2829 TAX REFORM
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE H.R.1591 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE H.R.2206 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE H.R.1591 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE H.R.2206 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE S.965 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM H.R.2641 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM H.R.2641
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.4 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.5631 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.1536 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.2184 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.380 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.4 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.5631 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HJR20, 100, 102 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.1535 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.1536 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.2184 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.380 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.4 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.1536 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.4 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.1082 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.242 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.3 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.623 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.3 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.623 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.1082 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.242 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.3 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.623 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.3
FDA-HEALTH H.R.1038 FDA-HEALTH S.1695 FDA-HEALTH S.316 FDA-HEALTH S.623 FDA-HEALTH S.1695 FDA-HEALTH S.1695 FDA-HEALTH S.623 HEALTH CARE QUALITY HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.1902 HEALTH CARE QUALITY H.R.1902 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.316 HEALTH CARE QUALITY S.316 HEALTH INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE H.R.676 HEALTH INSURANCE HEALTH ISSUES FDA-HEALTH FDA-HEALTH H.R.1038 FDA-HEALTH H.R.1038 FDA-HEALTH H.R.1038
BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES H.R.2829 BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES H.R.829 BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES H.R.829 LENDING
LONG TERM CARE LONG TERM CARE H.R.1340 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1476 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1536 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1783 LONG TERM CARE H.R.6197 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1476 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1536 LONG TERM CARE H.R.1783 LONG TERM CARE H.R.6197 MEDICAID MEDICARE MEDICARE REFORM H.R.1536 MEDICARE REFORM H.R.4 MEDICARE REFORM H.R.1536 MEDICARE REFORM H.R.4 MEDICARE REFORM H.R.1536 MEDICARE REFORM H.R.4 MEDICARE REFORM S.3 MEDICARE REFORM S.3 MEDICARE REFORM S.3 MEDICARE REFORM S.3 MEDICARE H.R.1536 MEDICARE H.R.1536 MEDICARE H.R.4 MEDICARE H.R.1536 MEDICARE H.R.4 MEDICARE H.R.1536 MEDICARE H.R.4 MEDICARE PL108-173 MEDICARE PL108-173 MEDICARE S.1102 MEDICARE S.1932 MEDICARE S.3 MEDICARE S.1932 MEDICARE S.1102 MEDICARE S.3 MEDICARE S.3
CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION S.1178 PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION S.1178 PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION S.495 PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION S.1178 PRIVACY/CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION S.495
PENSION REFORM H.R.2 PENSION REFORM H.R.2 PENSION REFORM H.R.2 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.2167 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.1536 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.2167 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.1536 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.2167 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY H.R.2167 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S.1141 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY S.1141 SOCIAL SECURITY SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.2 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.2 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.2 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.20 SOCIAL SECURITY S.355 SOCIAL SECURITY S.355 SOCIAL SECURITY-SOLVENCY S.355
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM FDA REFORM FDA REFORM S.1082 FDA REFORM S.623 FDA REFORM S.1082 FDA REFORM S.623 GOVERNMENT ISSUES
HOUSING-ELDERLY HOUSING-MANUFACTURED HOUSING-PUBLIC H.R.1227 HOUSING-PUBLIC H.R.1227 REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.1852 REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.1852 REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.391 REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.1852 REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.392
IMMIGRATION ISSUES
Filing targets: Administration on Aging, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS H.R.5252 TELECOMMUNICATIONS H.R.5252
PENSION REFORM PENSION REFORM H.R.2830 PENSION REFORM H.R.2830 PENSION REFORM H.R.2830 PENSION REFORM H.R.4 PENSION REFORM S.65 PENSION REFORM S.65 PENSION AND BENEFITS PENSION AND BENEFITS H.R.5427 PENSION AND BENEFITS H.R.5631 PENSION AND BENEFITS H.R.5847 RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY GENERAL ISSUES SOCIAL SECURITY SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.102 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.102 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.5631 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.5847 SOCIAL SECURITY H.R.102 SOCIAL SECURITY S.3708 SOCIAL SECURITY-SOLVENCY SOCIAL SECURITY-TAXATION
ELDER ABUSE H.R.4993 ELDER ABUSE H.R.4993 ELDER ABUSE H.R.5293 ELDER ABUSE H.R4993 ELDER ABUSE H.R.5293 ELDER ABUSE H.R.4993 ELDER ABUSE H.R.4993 ELDER ABUSE S.2010 ELDER ABUSE S.2010 ELDER ABUSE S.2010 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF OLDER WORKERS GUARDIANSHIP OLDER AMERICANS ACT OLDER AMERICANS ACT H.R.4 OLDER AMERICANS ACT H.R.6197 OLDER AMERICANS ACT H.R.6197 OLDER AMERICANS ACT H.R.4 OLDER AMERICANS ACT S.3570 OLDER AMERICANS ACT S.3570 OLDER AMERICANS ACT S.3570
TRANSPORTATION POLICY
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPOYMENT ACT (ADEA) VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.5388 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.4844 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.5388 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.4844 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.5388 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.2703 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.2703 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.2703
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS H.R.5847 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.334 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.334 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.334 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.3708 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.334 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS S.334
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES S.2850 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES S.2850 FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION
HOUSING H.R.5578 HOUSING H.R.5631 HOUSING-MANUFACTURED HOUSING-RURAL H.R.5384 HOUSING S.705 REVERSE MORTGAGES REVERSE MORTGAGES H.R.5578 HOUSING HOUSING-ELDERLY H.R.5578 HOUSING-ELDERLY H.R.5631 HOUSING H.R.3772
LONG TERM CARE LONG TERM CARE H.R.2682 LONG TERM CARE H.R.2682 LONG TERM CARE H.R.2682 LONG TERM CARE H.R.3607 LONG TERM CARE S.1227 LONG TERM CARE S.1932 LONG TERM CARE S.1932 LONG TERM CARE S.493 LONG TERM CARE S.1932 LONG TERM CARE S.493 MEDICAID MEDICAID H.R.4993 MEDICAID S.493 MEDICAID S.493 MEDICAID S.493 MEDICARE MEDICARE H.R.5399 MEDICARE H.R.5969 MEDICARE H.R.5399 MEDICARE H.R.5969 MEDICARE H.R.5399 MEDICARE H.R.5699 MEDICARE H.R.5399 MEDICARE H.R.5399 MEDICARE S.334 MEDICARE S.3897 MEDICARE S.334 MEDICARE S.3897 MEDICARE S.334 MEDICARE S.3897
TAX REFORM TAX REFORM H.R.6405 TAX REFORM H.R.6405
FOOD STAMPS SURPLUS COMMODITIES FOOD PROGRAM H.R.5384
CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL S.1531 CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL S.1531 CONSUMER ISSUES, GENERAL
BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5631 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5672 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.CON.RES.80 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.102 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.2850 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.4860 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5578 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.102 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.2850 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.4860 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5441 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5578 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5631 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.5672 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.102 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.2850 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS H.R.4860 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS S.2850 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS S.3521 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS S.2850 BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS S.3521 FEDERAL BUDGET
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of