Alabama Seniors
As the baby boom generation begins to retire in greater numbers in the coming years, there will be more and more people drawing Social Security and Medicare and fewer paying into the system. Especially in this tough economic environment, that means Social Security and Medicare will face financial challenges sooner. Despite these challenges, one of Congress’ top priorities must be to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare for current and future generations.
Social Security:
Long ago I made a pledge that I would never vote to privatize Social Security, and I intend to keep that pledge. I believe Congress has a responsibility to make Social Security solvent for not only retirees, but for near retirees, and future generations.
Medicare:
Congress has the responsibility to keep Medicare affordable and easily accessible. I was proud to support the passage of the historic Medicare Prescription Drug program. While not perfect, this legislation was a good first step toward helping seniors have access to life saving medications at an affordable cost. I will continue to seek to support proposals that strengthen Medicare.
Press Releases On Healthcare and Medicare
- Rogers: Repeal and Replace Health Care Bill Before Damaging Economy (3/23/2010)
- Rogers Opposes Democratic Healthcare Bills (3/22/2010)
- Rogers Holds Public Meeting in Cleburne County (1/7/2010)
- Alabama Republicans tell House Democratic Leaders: "Stop the Government Takeover of Health Care" (7/28/2009)
- Rogers Supports Children's Healthcare Bill (1/14/2009)
- Rogers Announces $32 Million Loan for Phenix City Hospital (2/14/2005)
- Rogers: Medicare Rx Open Season November 15 - December 31 (11/19/2008)
- Rogers: Extra Rx Help Available for East Alabama Seniors (7/2/2007)
- Rogers: Medicare Rx Open Season November 15 – December 31 (11/17/2006)
- Rogers: One Week Left for Third District Seniors to Enroll in Rx Plans (5/8/2006)
- Rogers: Medicare Rx Enrollment Begins Tuesday, November 15 (11/14/2005)
- Rogers: Medicare Rx Discount Card Enrollment Begins This Week (5/4/2004)
- Third District Seniors Win with Drug Plan Passage: Rogers (11/25/2003)
- Rogers Comments on AARP Endorsement of Bi-partisan Medicare Bill (11/18/2003)
- Rogers Announces Medicare Modernization Principles (5/1/2003)
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