"Americans trust the FDA to ensure that the drugs in their medicine cabinets and the food on their kitchen tables are safe.  In the coming year, my colleagues and I plan to move legislation to correct these problems and ensure that the FDA is capable of performing its vital mission.  The American people deserve nothing less." - Representative John D. Dingell (MI)

Dear member, This is the January, 2009 issue of "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor," published by The Senior Citizens League. I hope you enjoy this edition and welcome your comments.   Mary Johnson, Editor 2009 Seniors Survey Tell Us What You Think! We need your input on issues of concern to you.  Your feedback provides invaluable information that we can share with Members of Congress and use to help us provide you with better services.  The results help us craft the TSCL legislative agenda and represent your interests on Capitol Hill.  Thank you for your help! Protecting Your Social Security Whose $700 Billion Is The Government Using For The Bailout? TSCL Believes Stability of Social Security at Risk Q&A: What happens to the Social Security Totalization agreement with Mexico now that we have a new president and Congress? Almost 36,000 seniors have signed our Petition to Congress Protesting Illegal Alien Amnesty 'Guest Worker' Legislation and U.S. Social Security Totalization With Mexico. Have you? Press Release: Members of Congress Due to Award Themselves $4,700 Raise in 2009 Getting the Social Security Benefits You Deserve How Well Does Your COLA Cover Increasing Costs? TSCL Fighting For Fair COLA Press Release: COLA Unlikely To Soften Blow Of Cost Increases For Social Security Recipients Sign TSCL's Petition to Congress for a Fair & Accurate Annual Social Security COLA Notch Bulletin: Why Are You Sending These "Notch Registers"? Over 12,000 seniors have signed the Notch Fairness Petition. Have you? Donate to the Seniors League - help us continue to fight for your retirement benefits Making MediCare Affordable Were Seniors "Overcharged" for Medicare Part B Premiums? Press Release: Medicare Part B Premiums Rising For 2.2 Million Beneficiaries Press Release: Programs Available To Pay Medicare Costs Sign the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Protest Petition TSCL Member Benefits Congressional Corner: "Health Care Priorities Must Include Food & Drug Safety" by Representative John D. Dingell (MI) Contact Your Senators & Member of Congress and see how they stand on seniors' issues Renew your Seniors League membership now! Legislative Update: 111th Congress Is Underway! Read the latest weekly Legislative Updates "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor" is published by The Senior Exchange, Inc. for the Senior Citizens League. The Senior Exchange is a communications and publication company which provides books, pamphlets, monographs, newsletters, and other information sources and products of special concern to America's senior citizens and retirees. We strive to ensure the information in this newsletter is accurate, but because our reports are based in part on what others have written, we cannot guarantee it and encourage you to confirm information when necessary. Any part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise, provided that full credit is given, in writing, to "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor," PO Box 144, Burke, VA 22009, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Frequently Asked Questions about this Newsletter: You may also read the full articles on our website Sign up to receive "The Advisor" free via email Change your name or postal mailing address with TSCL Send a comment Review past newsletter issues To forward this newsletter to a friend via e-mail, use the forward button on your e-mail window. You may print this newsletter if you have a printer by clicking the Print button on your e-mail window. The Senior Citizens League, Inc., 909 N. Washington Street, #300, Alexandria, VA 22314