| March 6, 2024
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Klobuchar Invites Iron Range Senior Advocating For Lower Drug Prices as State of the Union Guest
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Oct. 12, 2023
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Klobuchar, Budd, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Volunteer Drivers
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Oct. 12, 2023
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Klobuchar, Budd, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Volunteer Drivers
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 4, 2023
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NEWS: Sanders and Klobuchar Reintroduce Legislation to Cut Drug Prices in Half
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Aug. 16, 2022
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Representative Angie Craig Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security Payments
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| July 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Everyone has loved ones who are on medications they need. Too often, those medications are unaffordable. I'm fighting to allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices for seniors because it's past time we do something about this."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| April 13, 2022
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In Rochester, Klobuchar, AARP, and Rochester Police Department Offer Tips on Protecting Seniors from Fraud
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 31, 2022
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House Passes Representative Angie Craig's Bill to Cap Insulin Copays at $35 per Month
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| March 30, 2022
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Tweet - "Want to lower prescription drug costs? Allow Medicare to negotiate prices for seniors."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Let's let Medicare negotiate prescription drug costs for seniors."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 21, 2022
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Tweet - "RT if you agree that Medicare should be able to negotiate prescription drug prices for seniors."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 19, 2022
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Tweet - "For far too long, seniors have been crushed by the weight of prescription drug costs, rationing medications & making impossible choices about whether to refill their prescriptions or pay their bills. @AARPMN , @SenTinaSmith & I are calling for reforms to change this immediately."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| March 16, 2022
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Klobuchar, Collins Legislation to Prevent Fraud Targeting Seniors Signed Into Law
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices
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Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2021
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Stauber and Tiffany Introduce Legislation to Help American Seniors Weather the Biden Inflation Crisis
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Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2021
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VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Series of Speeches on how Build Back Better Agenda will Lower Costs for Families and Seniors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Oct. 4, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services-Markey Joins Capito and Colleagues in Urging Administration to Establish National Strategy to Prevent Alzheimer's, Dementia-Related Diseases
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Establish National Strategy to Prevent Alzheimer's, Dementia-related Diseases
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2021
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At AARP Tele-Town Hall Joined by More Than 16,500 Minnesotans, Klobuchar Highlights Urgent Need to Allow Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices for Seniors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Veasey Joins Bipartisan Letter in Support of Medicare Advantage
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Rep. Dean Phillips, ...
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| April 29, 2021
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Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sinema Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Top Health Agency to Disburse Coronavirus-Relief Funds to Elder Care Providers
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| April 13, 2021
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs for Americans
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Klobuchar, Welch Introduce Legislation to Cut Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 16, 2021
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Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge CDC to Increase Accessibility of Coronavirus Vaccine For Seniors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Legislation to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Klobuchar, Collins Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud Targeting Seniors
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Call for Increased Federal Investment in Home-Based and Community Care for Older Americans, People with Disabilities in COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Rosen Calls for Support for Home and Community Based Care Funding in Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 12, 2021
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Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Support Seniors and Caregivers
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Health, Eduction, Labor, and Pensions Committee; Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chair of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee - Gillibrand Leads Senate Colleagues In Call To Deliver More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions To Bolster Nutrition Services And Support Vaccination Efforts In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Retiring Americans
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Rep. Tom Emmer
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Klobuchar, Capito Introduce Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Emmer Introduces Legislation to Eradicate Elder Abuse and Protect Aging Americans
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Rep. Tom Emmer
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Brown, Colleagues Urge HHS to Integrate Community Health Workers into Covid-19 Pandemic Response as Seniors, People of Color Disproportionately Impacted by Virus
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Congresswoman Angie Craig Hosts Senior Housing Roundtable
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Representative David Trone Introduce Legislation to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Seniors Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Klobuchar Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic Introduced in the House
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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At Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing, Klobuchar Highlights Efforts to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Klobuchar, Moran Call on the Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors from Contact Tracing Scams
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 3, 2020
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Ahead of Holiday Weekend, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Keep Seniors Connected During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Wyden Presses Federal Health Officials for Answers On Nursing Homes Evicting Residents Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Klobuchar, Cassidy Introduce Legislation to Ensure Seniors Can Safely Volunteer During Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 21, 2020
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Klobuchar, Moran Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scams During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| May 13, 2020
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On Press Call with Senior Groups, Klobuchar, Casey, Schakowsky Highlight Critical Measures to Keep Seniors Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 12, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Senators Van Hollen, Smith and Representative Trone to Address Social Isolation Among Seniors in Next Coronavirus Package
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Push for Expanded Access to Critical Resources for Seniors with Diabetes Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| May 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Larson Joins 87 House Democrats Demanding Trump Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing In Nursing Homes And All Long-Term Care
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Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith: Supplemental Security Income Recipients With Children Need to File Online by May 5 for Stimulus Checks
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Congressman Scott Urges Federal Officials to Track Coronavirus Impacts in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
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Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
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| April 10, 2020
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Klobuchar, Casey Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community During Coronavirus Outbreak Gains Bipartisan Support and Endorsement from AARP
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 27, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Legislation to Prevent Social Isolation Among Seniors and Improve Care for Tribal Elders Becomes Law
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| March 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Klobuchar, Casey Introduce Legislation to Increase Seniors' Virtual Connection to Health Care and Community Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| March 4, 2020
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Measures to Improve Mental and Physical Health for Seniors Pass Senate
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Feb. 12, 2020
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Standing Up for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
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Rep. Angie Craig
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| Jan. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Casey, Senate Dems Call for End to Trump Administration's New Scheme to Undermine Disability Benefits
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Oct. 24, 2019
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U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Lisa Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Health Care Services for Native American Elders
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bill to Improve Mental and Physical Health Outcomes for Seniors
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Sen. Tina Smith
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services - Brown, Colleagues Urge CMS to Investigate Medicare Advantage Overbilling, Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Improve Care for Older Ohioans
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Stauber Helps Pass Butch Lewis Act to Protect Worker Pensions
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Rep. Pete Stauber
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| July 25, 2019
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Klobuchar Statement after Senate Finance Committee Votes to Uphold Ban Preventing Medicare from Negotiating Drug Prices
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| July 24, 2019
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Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
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Sen. Tina Smith, ...
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