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Senate Unanimously Passes Senators Collins, Casey Resolution Marking September 22nd as “National Falls Prevention Awareness Day”
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a resolution, authored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, and cosponsored... -
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SCAM ALERT: Con Artists Trying to Take Advantage of Hurricane Victims
Washington, D.C.— A warning from the leaders of the Senate Aging Committee: Be on the lookout for con artists trying to take advantage of victims in the wake of Hurricanes... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: Grandparents Day
. Dear Friends: As you may know, September 10 was Grandparents Day - a day to honor the contributions of loving grandparents everywhere. This year, I am pleased to... -
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In Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans
Washington, D.C.—On Wednesday, September 20th, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and... -
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In Wake of Hurricane Harvey, and as Irma Approaches, Senate Aging Committee to Examine Disaster Planning for Older Americans
Washington, D.C.—Later this month, the Senate Aging Committee will hold a hearing to examine policies and procedures for sheltering in place, evacuating, and relocating our... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: Celebrating Senior Center Month
Dear Friends: As the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, I was honored to submit a Statement for the Congressional Record recognizing September as... - Press releases from: August 2017
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Casey’s Spotlight: The Importance of Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
. Dear Friends: As we continue to pray for the safety and security of those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, and express gratitude to the emergency workers and volunteers... - Press releases from: July 2017
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Senate Aging Committee Assesses Progress Toward a Cure for Type I Diabetes
Click HERE to read Senator Collins’ opening statement Click HERE to read Seantor Casey’s opening statement Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: Seeking Comments on the Committee’s Annual Report: Older Americans and the Workforce
. Dear Friends: . Every year, the Senate Special Committee on Aging releases a report that examines issues that are relevant to the needs of older Americans. This year the... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: Nourishing Our Golden Years
. Dear Friends: . Far too many older Americans don’t know where their next meal is coming from. And that is just wrong. They should not struggle in their golden years for... -
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Senate Aging Committee Hearing Explores How Nutrition Improves Health Outcomes for Older Americans
Click HERE for Senator Collins’ statement Click HERE for Senator Casey’s statement Washington, D.C.—In 2014, more than 10 million Americans age 60 and older... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: The Republican Health Care Bill Targets Seniors in Rural Counties
. Dear Friends: . This week, I visited the Bloomsburg Senior Citizen Center in Columbia County and the Towanda Senior Center in Bradford County to discuss the importance of... - Press releases from: June 2017
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Casey’s Spotlight: Stopping the Republican Health Care Bill
. Dear Friends: While health care action was delayed in the U.S. Senate this week, the fight to protect coverage for millions of Americans is far from over. The... -
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Casey’s Spotlight: The Republican Health Care Plan Threatens Rural Hospitals and Local Economies
. Dear Friends: . This week, I released a report outlining the importance of rural hospitals to older Americans and the economies of these communities. The report explains how the... -
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At Sen. Casey's Urging, HHS Restores Sexual Orientation Question to Key Older Americans Survey
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-Pa.) welcomed the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services... -
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Sens. Casey, Murray, Wyden Demand Information on Backroom Deals Trump Administration Has Made with Insurers
Americans Should Know About Secret Deals That Could Affect Their Health Care Read the letter here. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.),... -
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Republican Health Care Bill Threatens Rural Hospitals and the Older Americans and Economies They Support
. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee and Bob Casey (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Senate Special... -
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Casey's Spotlight: In Support of Military and Veteran Caregivers
. Dear Friends: As the brave men and women who serve and protect us in the armed services return home with the wounds of war – visible and invisible – family,... -
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Republican Healthcare “Plan” Jeopardizes Funding for Nursing Homes and Threatens Jobs
. The American Health Care Act (Republican Healthcare “Plan”) will have negative effects on older Americans. Newly compiled data make the case that the care seniors... -
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Former Senator Elizabeth Dole, actor Ryan Phillippe, and military caregivers advocate on behalf of our nation’s ‘Hidden Heroes'
Click HERE for Senator Collins’ opening statementClick HERE for Senator Casey’s opening statement Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME)...
