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Dear John,
Tomorrow night, President Biden will deliver his State of the Union address before a packed Congress. While the focus will likely be on the unfolding conflict in Ukraine, along with our government’s ongoing response to the pandemic and inflation, we also urge the President to take this opportunity to acknowledge the challenges facing millions of older Americans and lay out the priorities he intends to tackle in the months ahead.
Right now, I’m sure you share the concerns of millions of other older Americans about how you will stretch your monthly income to cover the soaring cost of prescription drugs, rent, groceries, gas and utilities.
The National Committee will be listening carefully to ensure that the President reaffirms his campaign promises to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. More than that, we want President Biden to tell leaders in Congress to move forward critical legislation now pending in the House that will boost Social Security, improve the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) and survivor benefits, and require the wealthy to pay their fair share into the program.
Here’s why we need renewed pressure on Congress to pass the “Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust Act.”
We also want President Biden to put pressure on lawmakers to restart negotiations for legislation that will force Big Pharma to reduce soaring prescription drug costs, at a time when drug manufacturers are raking in record profits.
Now more than ever, older Americans need their earned benefits improved and expanded to ensure a dignified and financially secure retirement.
Sincerely,
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