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Seniors, Social Security and Retirement Security

Meeks and House Democrats are fighting ongoing attempts to privatize Social Security in whole or in part, but we must do more so that every American has the opportunity to build a secure retirement.

June 24, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, June 24, 2008 Gregory W. Meeks joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing House Resolution 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331 offers concrete changes to make Medicare more efficient.

December 7, 2007

(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, New York State Assemblywoman Michelle Titus, city agencies, community-based organizations are working together to ensure that Far Rockaway residents get the Influenza (flu) shots this season for Senior Citizens. Free flu shots were disbursed between 9:00 am and Noon at the Church of the Nazarene at 1414 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, New York.

April 24, 2008

(WASHINGTON, DC)–Rep. Gregory W. Meeks joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to support H.R. 5613, the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008. H.R. 5613 will place a moratorium on seven regulations that if implemented will reduce Federal Medicaid funding to States by nearly $20 billion over the next five years.