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  • Retirees December 8, 2017

    Wisconsin 2018 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

    The forum is hosted by the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, the Wisconsin Farmers Union, and AFSCME Subchapter 63. Scot Ross, from One Wisconsin Now, will moderate the event, and the following candidates are scheduled to speak: Mahlon Mitchell (D) Matt Flynn (D) Mike McCabe (D) Andy Gronik (D) Dana Wachs (D)

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  • iMail , News , Politics & Legislation , Retirees December 7, 2017

    Enroll Now for Retirees Education & Strategy Program

    The deadline is January 6, 2018 to register for the IAM Retirees Department Retirees Education & Strategy Program (RESP) to be held March 4–9, 2018 at the William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD.

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  • Retirees December 2, 2017

    Retirees React to Shameful Senate Tax Vote

    Statement by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, on the Senate tax bill vote today.                     “Today’s Senate vote was shameful. “With less than 2 weeks of consideration and debate, Senate Republicans just voted to give whopping tax cuts to the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Their plan will cause the deficit to

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  • Retirees November 29, 2017

    Retiree Group Releases New Ad Opposing GOP Tax Bill

    “Tell them to vote no on any tax plan that harms health care for older Americans” You can view the ads at https://www.youtube.com/user/RetiredAmericans/videos Washington – Today the Alliance for Retired Americans launched a digital campaign ad in six states – Arizona, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Tennessee – calling on seven senators to vote against

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  • Retirees November 16, 2017

    House of Representatives Votes to Have Seniors Subsidize the Wealthiest 1%

    Statement by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, on the House vote on the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” “The bill the House approved today hurts older Americans now and in the future. “Eliminating the medical expense deduction means it will be harder for families with high medical expenses, most of

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