ARA of Pennsylvania

Workers and Retirees in Jim Thorpe, PA stand united against cuts to seniors' programs

On January 30th, 2013, members of the Carbon County Labor Council and the PA Alliance for Retired Americans gathered in Jim Thorpe to protest possible cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid that would adversely affect the quality of life for current and future retirees.

Friday Alert

Join Sen. Harkin for a Tele-Town Hall about Social Security Legislation on Monday

05/17/2013

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) recently introduced the Strengthen Social Security Act, S.567. Instead of offering a cold, calculated benefit cut like the chained CPI, this bill would actually increase Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA’s) by an average of $800! On Monday, May 20th at 3:30 EST, the Alliance is holding a special tele-t...


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Press Release

March 21, 2013

Ryan Budget Passes the House with Support from All 13 Pennsylvania Republicans - Where have Pennsylvania’s moderates gone?

Here in Pennsylvania, we have a rich history of moderate Republicanism.  Senators like John Heinz and Arlen Specter were elected over and over again because of – not in spite of – their skill and commitment to compromise.  In a state that has voted for the Democratic Presidential nominee six straight times, it’s no wonder that many of today’s Republican officeholders, especially in the increasingly progressive suburbs of our big cities, claim to be a part of this moderate heritage. That’s why it is so disappointing that every single one of Pennsylvania’s Republican Congressmen voted for such an arch-conservative proposal as the Ryan Budget.

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