September 2004 Essma

WWII Memorial Opens
Memorial Day weekend marked the official opening of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Social Security & Medicare Q&A: Second Marriages and Social Security Benefits
Q: My mother lived with my stepfather for 15 years and took care of him till his death. They were only married about 7 or 8 years. Does she qualify for Social Security widow benefits, and how much difference will retiring at age 60 or 62 make?

Ask The Advisor: How Did This Administration Get So Much In Debt?
How did this administration get so much in debt after the previous one balanced the budget? It seems that the present administration has been doing something with our money to make it vanish! I want to see some kind of accounting to where and to whom the money went to!

Congressional Corner: Continuing to Honor and Provide For Our Nation's Veterans
I recently had the privilege of paying my respects to the fallen heroes of D-Day in Normandy, France.

CLIP AND SAVE: The Benefits of Membership in TSCL!
When you contribute $10.00 or more to TSCL, you become a TSCL member and can take advantage of TSCL’s membership benefits.

Congressional Corner
As South Dakota’s lone Member of Congress, I am dedicated to standing up to protect the benefits of our seniors, retirees and veterans. They have worked hard all their lives, serving our country, and they deserve it.

Notch Bulletin: Federal Government Spends $115 Billion `Improperly` Over Five Years
Critics of Notch Reform often cite the cost as their reason for opposition.

Steep Medicare Premium Increase Expected - Part B Deductible to Climb
Medicare is expected to announce a steep premium increase of 17% for 2005, and the higher out-of-pocket costs won�t stop there.

Legislative Update: TSCL Celebrates Ten Years of Serving Seniors
Ten years ago this month, TREA Senior Citizens League (TSCL) became an independent affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA).

U.S. Signs Social Security Agreement With Mexico
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently signed a highly controversial agreement that could add millions of Mexicans, some who worked here illegally, to the Social Security rolls.


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