Friday, May 18, 2012

Supporting a COLA raise for seniors in need

Millions of older Americans have been hard hit by the economic downturn and depend on Social Security now more than ever to make ends meet. Shrinking nest eggs and retirement savings mean that more seniors on fixed incomes have to make tough financial choices. Many were understandably disappointed to discover that they did not receive [...]

Tackle obesity to lower health costs

Childhood obesity is a national problem approaching epidemic proportions. This unprecedented rise in obesity directly correlates to the decrease in physical activity. Helping children adopt a healthier lifestyle now will give them a better chance to live a long and productive life. And given the attention to public health and health care services, healthier children [...]