Showing posts with label Social Security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Social Security. Show all posts

7.14.2020

Congressman Dwight Evans To Host Town Hall on Equity & Civil Rights 7/15/2020

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Congressman Dwight Evans is hosting a pivotal Town Hall Meeting this Wednesday on issues that impact us all:  EQUITY and CIVIL RIGHTS.  Make sure you click on the link below to register, and then log on at 5:00PM to have your questions and concerns answered.




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Wednesday: Town Hall on Equity & Civil Rights 

I invite you to join me on Facebook Live this Wednesday, July 15 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a town hall on equity and civil rights! I’ll discuss my recent legislative efforts to create a fairer, more equitable society and I’ll be joined by officials from two agencies that investigate incidents of possible discrimination, who will be able to answer some of your questions:
  • Rue Landau, executive director, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
  • Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Here’s one example of a topic that’s likely to come up: Pennsylvania non-discrimination law has not included LGBTQ people statewide, but the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a landmark ruling about LGBTQ non-discrimination.
You can click this link to RSVP or watch live on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m.
Opposing ICE rule on international students
I am continuing my opposition to a new rule from ICE that I believe would be bad for international students and for communities like Philadelphia that are home to many universities. I joined this letter with more than 130 House Democratic colleagues. I have heard from many constituents about this new rule and I want you to know where I stand.
Working to help small businesses recover
Click here to learn more about my new, bipartisan legislation that would help small businesses that were damaged or destroyed during recent nationwide incidents of civil unrest related to the death of George Floyd.
How can we help? If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Some examples of cases we can look into include: Social Security, Medicare, federal veterans benefits, immigration, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Internal Revenue Service cases.
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Sincerely,
 
Dwight Evans
Member of Congress
 
    
    
    

Washington, DC
1105 Longworth HOB
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NOW THAT YOU KNOW
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

  Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria Dulan-Wilson



                                                           


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7.25.2014

AUGUST 9 MIDTERM PRIMARY COMING UP - BE PREPARED

By Gloia Dulan-Wilson

These little primaries across the US, will make the difference between who we have in office in Congress and other key positions in the fall; so please don't sleep them.

I just received this solicitation about the AUGUST 9, 2014 PRIMARY IN HAWAII:

Jim Dean <info@democracyforamerica.com> wrote:

Gloria --

We have just two weeks left to protect Social Security from a corporate Democrat -- by re-electing progressive hero Brian Schatz to the Senate.
The stakes are high. Schatz's opponent in the Democratic primary for the Hawai'i Senate seat, Colleen Hanabusa, voted for the Simpson-Bowles plan that would have cut Social Security benefits. If Schatz wins, it will send a message to Democrats across America that attacking Social Security is a losing proposition.

With the primary coming up fast on August 9, Brian Schatz needs our help urgently. Chip in $3 today to send a Social Security hero back to the U.S. Senate.
Hanabusa has been desperately trying to evade responsibility for her vote to cut Social Security and Medicare. At a recent debate, Schatz looked directly at Hanabusa and asked if she regretted her vote for the Simpson-Bowles plan to cut Social Security. She tried to say her vote wouldn't have cut benefits or raise the retirement age.

Schatz then pulled out his trump card. He read out a letter the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare wrote to her, pleading with her to vote against the Simpson-Bowles plan that would have cut benefits and raised the retirement age. The facts are clear -- Hanabusa can't be trusted to protect Social Security.
Sen. Brian Schatz is fighting to expand Social Security and raise the minimum wage. He will combat inequality with progressive leadership. We don't need another corporate Democrat who folds on the issues that matter most. Let's make sure we keep Brian Schatz in the Senate for Hawai'i and for our families.

Stand with Brian Schatz in the fight to expand Social Security: donate $3 right now to help him win the primary!
Thank you for fighting for Social Security and strong progressives across the country,

- Jim

Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America


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I'm sending my contribution in, and I'm also spreading the word so that the rest of us don't sit idly by and think that because it's not in our district, it doesn't matter.  We have to unite across the board, across the US.  This MIDTERM ELECTION is the last chance we have to make a concrete difference in this country, our lives, our economy, our educational system.  You see the vultures under bonehead Boehner are circling trying to distract us with bogus law suits.  We have to be proactive in our reactions. 

NOW IS THE TIME
NOW THAT YOU KNOW, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

Stay Blessed & 
ECLECTICALLY BLACK 
Gloria Dulan-Wilson

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7.16.2014

AARP Raises Funds For Suffering Senior Citizens - Your Donations are Needed

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

AARP is being pro-active in helping senior citizens who are in crises.  And I wanted to do my part by posting their solicitation on my Blog.  

We've been left in a major trick bag, thanks to the Bush Administration's wrecking of the economy; the fact that the Repuglycons are trying to rob Social Security of it's funds and the promise made to Americans nearly 80 years ago by a president who knew he was responsible to human beings, not corporations.

So, if you have it to give, please share it - there is a timeline for this - and the person you help may be your neighbor, your mother or yourself.

We're all - at least most of us - one paycheck away from disaster right now!!

Stay Blessed
Gloria 

Lisa Marsh Ryerson, AARP Foundation <giving@aarp.org> wrote:
Gloria --
Since I wrote to you last, I've heard from so many generous people who are ready to help seniors struggling to meet their basic needs. Supporters across the country have shown us that they won't sit idly by while older Americans suffer. But we're still short of our goal of 3,000 supporters -- and we haven't heard from you yet.
There are just hours left for you to make your gift. Right now, UnitedHealthcare is matching all individual donations dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $500,000 -- think of what a difference that could make for older adults who are dealing with issues of hunger, housing, income, and isolation.
Millions of older Americans are counting on your support -- please take a moment to read my message below and make your gift of $10 today to help seniors in need!
-- Lisa
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Time is running out -- help us meet our goal!
Goal: 3,000 donors
Dear Gloria,
"Is there any hope for somebody my age?"
This is the question we get over and over again at AARP Foundation -- we're so proud to be able to say "Yes!" and help seniors in crisis. But as millions of Americans face issues with hunger, housing, income, and isolation every day, we know we need to do more.
Right now, you have a special opportunity to help us reach vulnerable older Americans. UnitedHealthcare has generously offered to match every gift dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $500,000!
But we're still trying to reach 3,000 supporters to take full advantage of this offer.
Every year, AARP Foundation helps millions of older Americans, giving them the resources and skills to meet their basic needs and providing hope for the future. Together, we have:
  • Helped seniors -- including a veteran with two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star -- get access to healthy food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Given older adults on the brink of foreclosure the knowledge and expertise necessary to keep their homes
  • Connected seniors with job training and placement programs through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) so they can once again buy groceries, pay their bills, and have rewarding careers
…and more. Each time we extend a helping hand, we're building a better world where seniors can live their best lives instead of struggling just to get by. But there are still millions of older Americans who need access to AARP Foundation's life-changing programs.
Will you help us reach them, Gloria? The generous offer from UnitedHealthcare to match gifts up to our total of $500,000 means that we can put a combined total of $1 million to work to help struggling seniors. That could make the difference between hardship and hope for millions of older Americans, and there's not a minute to lose.
Together, we can make a difference for seniors across the country. Thanks for working with us on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Lisa Marsh Ryerson
Lisa Marsh Ryerson
    Lisa Marsh Ryerson
    President, AARP Foundation


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4.22.2011

Social Security- An Entitlement??!?? Repughblicans: Public Enemy #1

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

The following was sent to me by a dear friend of mine. As a rule I don't use profanity in my blog - but, given this particular situation, I let it slide - just this once - primarily because I totally agree with everything this person said. It's good to know that, contrary to the meanstream press, there are really other people out there who are not buying to the tea-party or the rep-ugh-blicans line of garbage.

I would be interested in your feedback on the following communique.

“Social Security is an entitlement!?”

These are some preliminary comments already received):
"A little truth being spoken. Sent with much love and hope. All I can say to this is...WOW! I hope this is a real letter." "I really like the guy who wrote the letter below." " THIS SENIOR CITIZEN NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

“Social Security is an entitlement!?”>
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> "Alan Simpson, (REP-UGH-BLICAN) Senator from Wyoming , Co-Chair of Obama's deficit commission, calls senior citizens the Greediest Generation as he compared "Social Security" to a Milk Cow with 310 million teats.
> > Here's a response in a letter from a unknown fellow in Montana ... I think he is a little ticked off! He also tells it like it is!
>> "Hey Alan, let's get a few things straight..
> 1. As a career politician, you have been on the public dole for FIFTY YEARS.
> 2. I have been paying Social Security taxes for 48 YEARS (since I was 15 years old. I am now 63).
> 3. My Social Security payments, and those of millions of other Americans, were safely tucked away in an interest bearing account for decades until you political pukes decided to raid the account and give OUR money to a bunch of zero ambition losers in return for votes, thus bankrupting the system and turning Social Security into a Ponzi scheme that would have made Bernie Madoff proud.
> 4. Recently, just like Lucy & Charlie Brown , you and your ilk pulled the proverbial football away from millions of American seniors nearing retirement and moved the goalposts for full retirement from age 65 to age 67. NOW, you and your shill commission is proposing to move the goalposts YET AGAIN.
> 5. I, and millions of other Americans, have been paying into Medicare from Day One, and now you morons propose to change the rules of the game. Why? Because you idiots mismanaged other parts of the economy to such an extent that you need to steal money from Medicare to pay the bills.
> 6. I, and millions of other Americans, have been paying income taxes our entire lives, and now you propose to increase our taxes yet again. Why? Because you incompetent bastards spent our money so profligately that you just kept on spending even after you ran out of money. Now, you come to the American taxpayers and say you need more to pay off YOUR debt.
> To add insult to injury, you label us "greedy" for calling "bullsh-t" on your incompetence. Well, Captain Bullsh-t, I have a few questions for YOU.
1. How much money have you earned from the American taxpayers during your pathetic 50-year political career?
> 2. At what age did you retire from your pathetic political career, and how much are you receiving in annual retirement benefits from the American taxpayers?
> 3. How much do you pay for YOUR government provided health insurance?
> 4. What cuts in YOUR retirement and healthcare benefits are you proposing in your disgusting deficit reduction proposal, or, as usual, have you exempted yourself and your political cronies?
> It is you, Captain Bullsh-t, and your political co-conspirators called Congress who are the "greedy" ones. It is you and your fellow nutcases who have bankrupted America and stolen the American dream from millions of loyal, patriotic taxpayers. And for what? Votes. That's right, sir. You and yours have bankrupted America for the sole purpose of advancing your pathetic political careers. You know it, we know it, and you know that we know it.
>
> And you can take that to the bank, you miserable son of a b---h."
> ------------------------------------------------
> >If you like the way things are in America, delete this. If you agree with what a fellow Montana citizen says, PASS IT ON!!!!


Well I'm passing it on -

I totally agree with what he said and then some. In fact, I'm sure there are many who could add even more. I just want to put my two cents worth in for those who don't yet get the big picture - the next time you guys in Montana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and other states think about voting rep-ugh-blican - DON'T. Just remember who got you into this mess called the economic down turn; remember who is trying to drag you deeper into the swill while they continue to suck the blood out of you ( I guess that's why Vampire stories are so popular in the US, in honor of the blood suckers among us that now permeate congress going under the guise of representatives - but they don't represent you or me. They represent their fellow blood suckers. They are now getting a massive transfusion from our tax dollars and social security.
So, I am co-signing what the fellow said in Montana - and telling you to pass it on to two friends; and have them do the same, and so on and so on; I'd like to see us get a little (read whole lot) more outraged a'la Wisconsin and start pulling them back out of these positions that they now hold before they can do any further damage.
Can you say recall and impeach, boys and girls? It's like the sign of the cross, or sun light - you know Vampires can't stand either of them. So let's shed some light on their true nature, and cross them out of office forever.

We have a lot at STAKE - "STAKE!" GET IT??? Oh, well - so much for vampire folklore.

I, also would be totally remiss if I didn't include this additional piece I received from my friend Judy of Eduadvocate. It seems as if Eric Wattree is also reading my mind. I totally concur with his conclusions. What do you think? Read the following and give me your feedback:

Is the GOP Really America’s Domestic Enemy?
- by Eric Wattree (of course my answer to that question is YES)

"Many of my conservative friends are advising me that by implying that the GOP is a domestic enemy of America that I’m being unnecessarily divisive, and I’m doing myself a disservice. One particularly good friend said, “Contrary to what you and Gordon love to espouse, the GOP is not the 'devil incarnate.' It may be politically convenient and divisive for you to call it that, but it is just not true.”

"Sorry Tom, but I beg to disagree. The fact is, I’m neither implying, espousing, nor equivocating. I’m stating a demonstrable fact. The GOP leadership is un-American, period. And they specialize in holding the American people hostage. Their total disregard for America is made quite evident by the fact that every time the GOP wants to push one of their unpopular initiatives they begin to strangle a segment of the American people for leverage.
Two of the most recent examples of that are the way they held unemployed Americans and first responders hostage in order to push through the extension of the Bush tax cuts to benefit the wealthiest 2% of the population. Thereafter, they threatened to shut down the entire government in an attempt to push through initiatives that would have brought severe hardships upon the poor and middle class.

"Both the methods and propaganda of the GOP are not only un-American, but right out of the Nazi playbook
. The GOP leadership has calculated that the more miserable they can keep the American people, the better chance they have of regaining power. That, in turn, would allow them to get on with the business of totally enslaving the American people. So they routinely employ tactics from right out of Joseph Gobbels’ handbook on the effective use of propaganda to keep us so angry and divided that we’re blind to their concerted effort to keep America ignorant, distracted, and miserable."
http://wattree.blogspot.com/2011/04/is-gop-really-americas-domestic-enemy.html
Eric L. Wattree Http://wattree.blogspot.com Ewattree@Gmail.com Citizens Against Reckless Middle-Class Abuse (CARMA)


I dare say I couldn't have said it better myself. And I truly hope Americans are now beginning to wake up to the truth. Those who voted for the Rep-ugh-blicans for the racist reasons of thwarting President Obama, may find that their plans have backfired and are now coming back to bite them in the butt in more ways than one. Also consider everytime the rep-ugh-blicans have had their hands on the US government, they have screwed things up big time - Watergate; the Savings and Loan debacle; the Oil debacle; the silver debacle; mortgage, foreclosure, economic downturn debacle (all by Bushes by the way). And when someone - i.e. President Obama, shows a humane face, and tries to restore - no elevate - America to its purported greatness, you actually allow yourselves to be seduced by these miscreants who have appealed to your baser natures, and let the very Vampires back in that he had gotten rid of.

I could say that you deserve every bit of hell you are about to face; but I live here too, and I'm really not up to going through four years of their crap. So, a word to the wise should be sufficient. The people in Wisconsin should be the beginning of correcting the biggest mid-term election mistake ever in the history of the US. And while we're at it, let's change the Rep-ugh-blican symbol to Snake instead of Elephant. Elephants all over the world have to be really insulted to be hijacked as their symbol. They have done nothing to deserve that. They are loyal, family oriented creatures. Better yet, let's change the symbol to Vulture - more befitting the real nature of their party and their outlook.

Anywaaaay, regardless of the symbol you chose to use for them - let's stop being their victims and have some victories of our own. If your kid, or a neighbor's kid is turning 18, take them personally to register to vote. Make sure all your family members, neighbors and friends are registered. We are going to be dealing with some interim elections prior to Obama's re-election. We have to make sure we stay in the majority from now on. We cannot leave the President hanging and then expect him to make miracles with no back up. We have to be about it 25/8!!!!! Cause when it comes to the Rep-ugh-blicans, 24/7 is not enough!

Take care and
STAY BLESSED &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK
Gloria Dulan-Wilson
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