“The U.S. consumers are paying the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs, and that’s unfair.  By allowing access to identical, less expensive FDA-approved prescription drugs, we will be providing some relief to the American consumers, and force pharmaceutical companies to re-price their prescription drugs here in the U.S.” - Senator Byron Dorgan (ND)

Dear member, This is the June, 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 Protecting Your Social Security No COLA for 3 years Q&A: What is being done about Social Security laws that reduce benefits?  Congress Lays Groundwork For Immigration Reform Press Release: Agreement With Mexico Could Send Social Security South Legislative Update: House Resolution Against Mexico Social Security Treaty Introduced Sign our No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Petition! Getting the Social Security Benefits You Deserve Secret Way to Boost Your Social Security Benefits: Are you getting the COLA you're due?  Sign our nationwide COLA protest! Notch Bulletin: "Earmarks" taking money for Notch Reform Over 12,000 seniors have signed the Notch Fairness Petition. Have you? CPI for Elderly Consumers Act introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio  Help us continue to fight for your retirement benefits! Making Medicare Affordable Proposals might cut Medicare costs: TSCL submits statement to Congress Q&A: How much does Medicare spend on benefits for illegals? New TSCL video "Night in America" shows TSCL advocacy efforts Sign the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Protest Petition TSCL Member Benefits Congressional Corner: Prescription Drug Legislation from the Office of Senator Byron Dorgan (ND)  Contact Your Senators & Member of Congress and see how they stand on seniors' issues Renew your Seniors League membership now! Legislative Update: TSCL Leaving Its Mark on Capitol Hill 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.