We’ve never done a poll on how many Minnesota seniors gather at a Starbucks to talk politics, but any that do frequent one of those on the following list will have to go across the street to Caribou. In a move to cut costs and increase profits, Starbucks is closing 600 shops across the [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Starbucks to close 22 coffee shops in Minnesota
Posted in Events, Senior Living on July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Metro Transit Fare Increase a sure thing
Posted in Issues, Seniors, Transportation on July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There doesn’t seem to be any opposition to the Metro Transit fare increase slated to begin October 1 except by working people and seniors who have no alternative transportation.
The Star Tribune came out with a lead editorial supporting the increase. It does a good job of explaining corporate issues but not so on social [...]
“HR6331″ Medicare Bill – Bush Vetos! Congress Overrides!
Posted in Congress, Medicare, Politics, Seniors on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Bush quickly vetoed the Medicare bill that rolled back cuts in payments to doctors and other good things for Americans. But as quickly as he once more tried to slam seniors, Congress stepped up to override the veto.
The House voted 383 to 41and the senate 70 to 26 to override. Along the way [...]
HR6331 Medicare Bill passes 69 to 30
Posted in Issues, Medicare, Natl Politics, Politics, Seniors, Uncategorized on July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Senator Ted Kennedy came back to the Senate today to cast a vote for HR6331 Medicare Bill. Accommpanied by Senators Barrack Obama and John Kerry and his son, Representative Patrick Kennedy he was met with a standing ovation. His appearance inspired some Republicans who had previously voted against the bill when it failed to gain [...]
HR6331 Medicare Bill — Call to act now!
Posted in Medicare, Politics, Seniors on July 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Alert! Passage of the HR6331 Medicare Bill is crucial to continued health care for many seniors. Contact your senators and tell them how you feel. More info and a video can be found at thruabluefilter.
It is Important to Win Every Election!
Posted in MN Politics, Natl Politics on July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
GOP looks to redistrict itself back into power!
Republican officials now believe that the party’s best hope for retaking seats in Congress may come during gubernatorial elections in 2010. Should the GOP win back the majority of these seats (Democrats currently occupy 28 state capitols), they would be extremely well positioned to influence the redistricting of [...]
Metro Transit fare increase – Poor thinking
Posted in Issues, Senior Living, Seniors, Transportation on July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Metro Transit fare increase coming – Show your opposition!
The Metro Transit fare increase is scheduled for October 1. It will hold public 8 meetings beginning July 7. The increase was discussed by the issues committee of the Senior Caucus at their June 30 meeting.
The committee’s unanimous view was that this increase [...]
Medicare Bill HR6331 – Time to act!
Posted in Medicare, Senior Living on July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Medicare Bill HR6331 is an important bill for seniors. Previous posts have described the bill and voting.
The House passed the bill by 355 to 59. The Senate left for their July 4th recess without passing it after the Republicans held fast and blocked a vote. Both Minnesota senators voted for the bill.
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More on HR 6331 Medicare legislation & consequences of Senate inaction
Posted in Issues, Medicare, Natl Politics on July 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last week(see June 26,27 posts) when the Senate failed to move on HR 6331 Medicare legislation most discussion was focused on the portion that would have prevented 10% reductions in payments to doctors.
However, two additional provisions that affect Medicare beneficiaries are also expiring.
the Qualified Individual (QI) program that pays Medicare Part [...]
