Affordable Care Act

February 27, 2017

Texas Retirees are on the Front Lines!

All over Texas, members of the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans (TARA)  are  in the first ranks of the  many ongoing battles for decent living, rights, and dignity in America. Retirees are making calls, filling out petitions, visiting political leaders, and hitting the streets with younger protesters.  We initiate    many of the activities!

Even though they were  in their home districts, many of our political “leaders” were hiding from their constituents. If we couldn’t find them, we protested at their offices!

Austin and San Antonio

Tony Padilla asks, "Where is Congressman Lamar Smith?
Tony Padilla asks, “Where is Congressman Lamar Smith?

Austin  TARA chapter members protested for health care at the offices of Representative Lamar Smith.

Coastal Bend

Congressman Blake Farenthold was a no-show for the Corpus Christi protest
Congressman Blake Farenthold was a no-show for the Corpus Christi protest

Our  Coastal Bend members joined a protest at the offices of Congressman Blake Farenthold

Dallas

Rita Clark had a question about Cong. Pete Session's personal health care
Rita Clark had a question about Cong. Pete Session’s personal health care

In Dallas,  Judy Bryant organized a good 130 people to protest outside the offices of Congressman Pete Sessions. Hobie Hukill led the march and  chants demanding good health care for all.

Fort Worth

Fort Worth protesters left notes on Congressman Burgess' door
Fort Worth protesters left notes on Congressman Burgess’ door

Congressman Burgess claims to have a good plan to replace Obamacare, but you can bet it will entail less coverage for Americans and more money for the insurance companies!

Jim Rivers and Ellen Wakefield of Fort Worth TARA
Jim Rivers and Ellen Wakefield protested in Fort Worth

Houston and the rest of Texas

Retirees from Houston and other cities are in the fight!
Retirees from Houston and other cities are also in the fight!

Retirees  Also Have Strong Legislative Programs

Tony, Maura, and Z attended a critical legislative conference in Austin
Tony, Maura, and Z attended a critical legislative conference in Austin

TARA members are talking to the political leaders whenever we can find them.  Our message is to defend and expand pensions, health care and Social Security. Our motto is “Don’t let us be the last generation to retire!”

Join us! Make a donation! Help out!

–Gene Lantz, President

Texas Alliance for Retired Americans

Gene Lantz19@gmail.com

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