"The American people are frustrated with Washington, and I share their anger.  There are too many politicians who are so busy fighting partisan battles that they have fallen out of touch with the folks back home – they have stopped listening." - U. S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ)

Dear member,   This is the July 2010 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 Healthcare Reform Survey Results In  Over 800 TSCL members have responded to our Healthcare Reform Survey! The results may surprise you or maybe you feel the same. See the responses to the survey here.   If you haven't had the chance to take the survey, you still can! Take the survey now.   Protecting Your Social Security:  As Many As 1.2 Million Illegals Fraudulently Using SSN’s of U.S. Citizens Congressional Corner: 77 Years After Last Congressional Pay Cut, Washington Needs to End Delays and Take Action by U. S. Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ) Ask The Advisor: Is Congress Getting a Raise Next Year?  Is it True Congress Doesn’t Pay Into Social Security? A Call to Action: Beware the "Earnings Test"   New: Get Social Security & Medicare text alerts on your mobile phone. Subscribe by texting SENIORS to 27138!   Getting the Benefits You Deserve “Like Giving Dry Birth to a Porcupine": Fiscal Commission To Propose Cuts For Social Security and Medicare Seniors Lose 24 Percent of Their Buying Power Since 2000 Notch Bulletin: Easier For Low-Income Seniors And Notch Babies To Get “Extra Help” With Prescription Drug Costs Q&A: My benefits have been held in error.  Who can I contact to settle this issue?        Help us continue to fight for your retirement benefits!   The Diagnosis of Medicare Under Healthcare Reform:  Four Healthcare Reform Gimmicks: Why Medicare Isn’t Fixed Yet Legislative Update: Will Healthcare Reform Make Healthcare Cost More?      Join over 12,000 seniors in this call for emergency action!    TSCL Member Benefits  Contact Your Senators & Member of Congress and see how they stand on seniors' issues Renew your Seniors League membership now! 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 .      Where did your COLA go? Watch our new video,"Out of COLA," to find out!    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.