Thank you for visiting the Senate Special Committee on Aging’s Minority website. I hope you will find the site useful and informative.
As Ranking Member of the Aging Committee, I am committed to bringing seniors’ issues to the forefront of our national debate as we strive to help America’s aging population meet growing challenges and educate our seniors about the exciting opportunities that await them in their golden years.
The 110th Congress is confronting many challenges that impact senior citizens: Stem cell research to combat diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s; importation of prescription drugs; and Social Security reform are all currently being debated. Ensuring the Medicaid program remains sustainable as a vital safety-net for millions of Americans in the 21st Century is also a chief concern for me and my colleagues on the Committee.
In addition, as rapid advances in medical science are allowing Americans to live longer, fuller lives, special attention must be paid to the needs of the Baby Boomer generation who will begin retiring in greater numbers in the coming years. Issues such as long term care, pensions and ensuring seniors have ample opportunities to volunteer and make contributions to their communities will receive much attention in the coming months.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns as we embark on an ambitious agenda to ensure the needs of our “greatest generation” are properly looked after in the United States Congress.
Gordon H. Smith
Ranking Member
News from the Ranking Member
05/01/08 - Smith studies options to recruit and retain - In an effort to prevent dramatic labor shortages following the retirement of the baby boom generatio... read more »
04/30/08 - Smith, kohl and conrad aim to expand opportunities for older workers - To prevent projected dramatic declines in the workforce following the retirement of the baby boom ge... read more »
04/02/08 - Rebate checks are coming in may - I am pleased to announce that the federal government will help stimulate the economy by sending spec... read more »
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
G31 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5364
Fax: 202-224-8660 mailbox@aging.senate.gov
