Category Archives: Medicare

Loebsack Honors Medicare

As many of you may know, my family struggled to get by when I was growing up, and my grandmother often relied on Social Security survivors benefits to put food on the table. I know personally how important initiatives like … Continue reading →

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Despite Republicans, Medicare Still Alive

Slightly over 48 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson took a trip to Independence, Missouri to sign the newly passed Medicare bill. Independence was the home of former President Harry S. Truman who had worked tirelessly during his administration to pass … Continue reading →

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Harkin Email on ACA Implementation

Many of you probably got this email from Senator Harkin’s office. If not, I am sure there will be some information of interest in here. Remember, the ACA exchanges are to be set up and ready to go by October 1. … Continue reading →

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Medicare For All? Investment Analyst Says …..

Imagine my surprise during the week as I am reading my usual suspect blogs and I come across a story that the Motley Fool group has written in favor of Medicare for all. Motley Fool is a investment analysis group. Their … Continue reading →

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Iowa ARA (Alliance for Retired Americans) Convention

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