Category Archives: seniors

Slow Down Lottery Privatization for Full and Transparent Review

Posted on January 4, 2013 by s_strauss

From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): HARRISBURG, PA (January 2, 2013) – Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, an economist and executive director of the Keystone Research Center, issued a statement on the Corbett administration’s decision to extend the deadline (from Dec. 31 to … Continue reading →

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New Report: Rush to Privatize PA Lottery Could End Up Costing Seniors

Posted on December 14, 2012 by s_strauss

From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): HARRISBURG, PA (December 13, 2012) – A plan to privatize the operation of the Pennsylvania Lottery would be a good deal for the private bidder but carries significant risk for the Pennsylvania seniors who benefit … Continue reading →

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What Women Need to Know About Planning for the Future—September 7 & 12, Webinars

Posted on September 1, 2011 by s_strauss

From the National Women’s Law Center (http://www.nwlc.org/):   Especially in today’s uncertain economy, it’s hard to achieve a secure retirement — and women face additional challenges, because they generally earn less than men and live longer. But whether you’ve just … Continue reading →

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Call-In Days, July 13-15—Urge PA Senators to Protect Vulnerable Families

Posted on July 12, 2011 by s_strauss

Take Action Now: Join our National Budget Call-In Days on Wednesday, July 13 through Friday, July 15. Call Senators Casey and Toomey toll-free at 888-907-1485.   Alternatively, you can call their offices directly—find contact information at the following locations:   Senator … Continue reading →

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Urge Your Representative to Protect Families from Toxic Chemicals

Posted on July 5, 2011 by s_strauss

From the National Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Program (http://nccecojustice.org):   Ministry is all about listening. If you have ever ministered to a family struggling with a debilitating, chronic disease, you know how heartbreaking their stories can be. As ministers, we … Continue reading →

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Urge Your Representative and House Leadership to Reject Bill that Endangers PA’s Most Vulnerable

Posted on June 30, 2011 by s_strauss

Apologies for multiple alerts this week, but legislators need to hear from us today. This legislation is appalling—members of the General Assembly are abdicating their responsibility to ensure the welfare of all Pennsylvanians by handing over complete authority to one … Continue reading →

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Seniors Invited to Sign Letter to Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals

Posted on June 9, 2011 by s_strauss

From the National Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Program (http://nccecojustice.org):    “O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, … Continue reading →

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Medicare & Medicaid Update—with Resources to Help in Understanding

Posted on May 26, 2011 by s_strauss

From Faithful Reform in Health Care (http://www.faithfulreform.org):   Senate rejects House Medicare & Medicaid cuts: On Tuesday (May 24), the Senate rejected the House budget resolution which included drastic changes to Medicare and Medicaid.  Objections centered on cuts to both … Continue reading →

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Healthy Aging for An Abundant Life

Posted on May 18, 2011 by s_strauss

From the National Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Program (http://nccecojustice.org):   Our health is sacred from birth to old age. Increasingly, the lives of older adults and their families are touched by cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other chronic illnesses. Fortunately, by … Continue reading →

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Urge Your Representative to Vote NO on House Budget Proposal—Urgent!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by s_strauss

NOTE: If you don’t have time to do anything else, please make this call!   From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org):   Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on a budget proposal that is stunningly extreme.   … Continue reading →

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