Our Issues
Medicare
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CBO Warns: New House Budget Proposal Could Slash Medicare by $490 Billion
May 23, 2025: A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has sounded the alarm: the budget recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives could result in nearly $500 billion in automatic Medicare cuts over the nex Read More >
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KFF Health News: Trump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ for Primo Customers
May 19, 2025: When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your n Read More >
Medicaid
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House Passes One Big, Brutal Budget Bill — Seniors’ Health and Security at Risk
May 23, 2025: In the early hours of Thursday morning, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget proposal, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), by a vote of 215-214. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. Th Read More >
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Retirees Are In the Fight
February 11, 2025: Texas retirees are fighting in the courts, in Washington, in Austin, and on the streets of Texas cities! Austin TARA will rally February 12. Dallas rallies Feb 15 along with major labor leaders. Alliance Sues Treasury Depa Read More >
Social Security
Fair Trade
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Texans Strategize in San Antonio
June 18, 2016: The Texas AFL-CIO allowed the Texas Alliance for Retired Americans to use their meeting room at the Texas Democratic Party convention at the Alamodome in San Antonio on June 17. Over 100 activists put off their lunch time to discu Read More >
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Retirees Stand Against Unfair Trade
January 19, 2016: Texas retirees took the lead in opposing unfair trade on January 12, the same day that President Obama pushed the unfair "Trans Pacific Partnership" in his State of the Union address. Our Austin and Dallas rallies coincided with 2 Read More >
State Issues
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Help Us Help Texas Seniors
December 03, 2024: Dear Texan, Your support for Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is vital to protecting the rights of seniors into 2025. Please consider making your first donation or increasing the level of support you already established. Read More >
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Strengthening Gulf Coast Retirees
August 29, 2024: Gulf Coast retirees have several opportunities to create a strong movement around Houston. Retiree table at the AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic on Saturday On-Line Meeting Saturday afternoon "All Hands" special meeting and new Read More >