"Mary Johnson, Editor, The Senior Citizens League"

<MaryJohnson@tscl.org>

This is the September 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

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Social Security recipients are getting "shortchanged" due to government manipulation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), say two economic experts. Kevin Phillips, the author of 13 books on the economy and politics, says government distortions of the CPI are "shortchanging Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (COLAs)." California economist John Williams contends that flawed methodologies are used in calculating the CPI allows politicians, who are intent on "stealing income from Social Security recipients." Read more
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Protecting Your Social Security:

* Over 33,500 seniors have signed our Petition to Congress Protesting Illegal Alien Amnesty 'Guest Worker' Legislation and U.S. Social Security Totalization With Mexico. Have you?

http://www.tscl.org/action/illegalamnestya.asp

* Bush Orders Federal Contractors To Check Social Security Numbers Of Federal Contractors

http://tinyurl.com/67of5t
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Getting the Social Security Benefits You Deserve:

* Government Manipulating CPI, Social Security Recipients "Shortchanged" http://tinyurl.com/6egd5w

* Sign TSCL's Petition to Congress for a Fair & Accurate Annual Social Security COLA http://www.tscl.org/action/fairannualsscolab.asp
* Notch Bulletin: Not Even A Lump Sum Death Benefit
http://tinyurl.com/5k5k5v
* Almost 12,000 seniors have signed the Notch Fairness Petition. Have you? http://tinyurl.com/5k5k5v

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Donate to the Seniors League - help us continue to fight for your retirement http://tinyurl.com/6oqgom

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Making MediCare Affordable:

* Drug Coverage Costing Seniors More http://tinyurl.com/6mcvd2
* Legislative Update: Congress Votes on Medicare Measure
* Should You Switch Drug Plans?
* Ask The Advisor: I have always wondered why I am not required to sign the billing sheet that the doctor fills out at each visit.
* Press Release: ";Extra Help" For Medicare Drug Costs Worth Up to $3,600

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TSCL Member Benefits:

* IRS Trying To Get Rebates To Retirees
* Q&A: I'm 77 years old and have to go back to work to help my daughter who has been totally disabled due to a doctor's mistake. Is this right to make her wait this long to qualify for Social Security and Medicare?
* Renew your Seniors League membership now!
* Read the latest weekly Legislative Updates

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Petition to Congress Protesting Illegal Alien Amnesty 'Guest Worker' Legislation and U.S. Social Security Totalization With Mexico


Bush Orders Federal Contractors To Check Social Security Numbers Of Federal Contractors