- Press releases from: March 2024
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Senator Braun sends letter to Ginnie Mae on Reverse Mortgage Failure
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Braun sent a letter to Alanna McCargo, the Acting President of the Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie Mae"), to highlight and address... -
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ICYMI—Senator Braun announces GAO audit to uncover Medicare fraud
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2024 ICYMI—Senator Braun announces GAO audit to uncover Medicare fraud WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee,... -
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Casey Urges Medicare Agency to Prevent Abuse of Older Adults and Workers at Caregiving Tech Company
Papa Inc., is a health tech company that pairs older adults with caregivers Last summer, Casey pressed company to address alleged abuse and harassment of company’s customers and... -
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Ranking Member Braun Presses SSA on E-Signatures for Beneficiaries
Watch Here WASHINGTON –Ranking Member Braun questioned Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) electronic signature response at... -
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Braun, Baldwin lead bipartisan bill to ease barriers to farmland ownership for next generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2024 BRAUN, BALDWIN LEAD BIPARTISAN BILL TO EASE BARRIERS TO FARMLAND OWNERSHIP FOR NEXT GENERATION WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Mike Braun and... -
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Braun, Cassidy, Manchin lead legislation to protect Social Security
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced the Save Our Seniors Act, which would help protect the long-term... -
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Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at Social Security Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 20th, 2024 Ranking Member Braun’s Opening Statement at Social Security Hearing WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member... -
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Casey, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits, Help Seniors Deal with Rising Costs
The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would ensure that Social Security benefits increase at a rate that actually reflects the costs seniors face Casey: “Social Security... -
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Casey Holds Hearing on Preserving Social Security
At hearing, Casey denounced attempts to cut Social Security and touted plans to protect the program Casey heard testimony from newly appointed Social Security Administration... -
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Following Damning Report, Casey, Colleagues Urge VA to Make Federal Websites More Accessible
In letter, Senators urges Department of Veterans Affairs to address concerns raised by an Inspector General report issued at his request Report found that fewer than 11 percent of... -
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Braun, R. Scott, and Vance demand full audit of Medicare over $2.7 billion catheter fraud
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2024 Braun, R. Scott, and Vance demand full audit of Medicare over $2.7 billion catheter fraud WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Braun, Ranking Member of the... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Eliminate Copays for Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvania Seniors
The Cutting Copays Act would remove costs for generic medications for certain Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy Program enrollees Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey... -
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Casey Introduces Bill to Help Dual Eligible Seniors Navigate Medicare and Medicaid
More than 9 million Americans are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid The Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act provides substantial new funding to states to help... -
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Sen. Braun’s Opening Statement at Disability Employment Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 29th, 2024 Sen. Braun’s Opening Statement at Disability Employment Hearing WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Ranking Member... - Press releases from: February 2024
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Casey Holds Hearing on Supporting People with Disabilities in the Workforce
Hearing highlighted success of competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania and across the country At hearing, Casey touted legislation to phase... -
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Casey Releases Fact Sheet Detailing How The Inflation Reduction Act Has Lowered Health Care Costs for Pennsylvanians
Fact sheet shows how IRA health care provisions Casey fought for have already lowered drug costs and health care premiums for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians In coming... -
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Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities
New legislation would increase the accessibility of voting, running for office, and serving in local government Casey: “Our democracy is stronger and better off when every American... - Press releases from: January 2024
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Braun, colleagues call on DEA to raise awareness of senior overdoses
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mike Braun, Rick Scott, Marco Rubio, Pete Ricketts, and J.D. Vance, all members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to the Drug... -
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Braun, R. Scott Oppose DOL Independent Contractor Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 29, 2024 Braun, R. Scott Oppose DOL Independent Contractor Rule WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Rick Scott sent a letter to the Acting... -
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The Inflation Reduction Act Is Lowering Rx Costs: State Fact Sheets
In August 2022, Democrats in Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lower health care and prescription drug costs for older adults, people with disabilities, and...
