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Seniors
Congressman Connolly believes we need to make sure that all Americans can retire with peace of mind. As Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, he helped launch the 50+ Initiative to address the many challenges facing seniors, including housing, health, transportation and education/volunteer opportunities. Congressman Connolly believes seniors are a resource within the community. He believes we must preserve Social Security and Medicare for future generations and has fought efforts to undermine the programs. Congressman Connolly is a member of the Congressional Seniors Task Force, where he is promoting legislation to improve financial security, affordable health care, and quality of life for older Americans including:
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Closing the Medicare prescription drug donut hole and providing free preventative care
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Preventing reductions in doctor reimbursements for Medicare and TRICARE beneficiaries
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Helping seniors avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes
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Protecting seniors from financial scams and exploitation
News
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Connolly to Hold Open Season Workshop for Federal Employees/Retirees Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014
Sep 18 2014To help federal employees and retirees navigate through the many changes in the 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts, Congressman Gerry Connolly will hold an Open Season Workshop on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Read more.
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Connolly Votes against Farm Bill, Citing SNAP Program Cuts and Bloated Taxpayer Handouts to Agribusiness & Special Interests
Jan 29 2014Congressman Connolly voted against the Farm bill in the House Wednesday, citing the hypocrisy of providing excessive taxpayer-subsidized payments to agribusiness, while cutting the SNAP program to help feed low-income families. Read more.
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Connolly to Hold Health Plan Open Season Workshop for Federal Employees/Retirees on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Fairfax
Nov 8 2013Rep. Connolly will hold his annual Open Season Workshop to assist federal employees & retirees navigate the changes in the 2014 Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP), dental and vision programs, and flexible spending accounts. Read more.
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Information on Government Shutdown
Oct 1 2013Due to the inability of Congress to pass a government funding measure all federal agencies are forced to respond to a government shutdown. As a result, more than 800,000 federal employees across the country may be subject to furlough. Read more.
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Connolly Receives National Award for Commitment to Virginia's Seniors
Sep 25 2013The National Grange Presents Congressman Gerry Connolly with "Summer 2013 Champion of Seniors Award." Read more.
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