What is the “Notch”?
The term “Notch” refers to the disparity in Social Security benefits paid to people born from 1917 through 1926 and those paid to people born before and after them with similar work and earnings records.

Notch Legislation Introduced in the 110th Congress
Congressman Ralph Hall (R-TX) reintroduced the Notch Fairness Act, H.R. 368, on January 10, 2007.

Legislative Update: Social Security Notch and Lock-Box Prospects in the New Congress
Among the primary targets of the TSCL legislative team's efforts are more than 50 new House Members.

Notch Bulletin: Cutting Waste, Fraud and Abuse Would Pay For Notch Reform
While it is too early to tell whether the Democratic-led 110th Congress will consider Notch Reform as part of a comprehensive Social Security reform package, prospects for a stand-alone bill look better than usual. During the 109th Congress (2005-2006), TSCL helped get more co-sponsors than ever for Representative Ralph Hall's (TX) "The Notch Fairness Act."

Notch Bulletin - Notch Reform Has Strong Support In New Congress
TSCL is already meeting with new Members of Congress to educate them about the need for resolving the Notch inequity.

Notches Create Marked Inequities
Notch Reform remains high on TSCL's agenda for 2007.

Notch Bulletin - Congress Keeps Notch Reform Bottled Up
Despite a record level of support in the House for “The Notch Fairness Act,” the legislation remains “bottled up” in committee by a handful of powerful opponents.

Notch Bulletin - Upcoming Election Important For Notch Babies
The upcoming election may be one of the most critical for Notch Babies.

What We Hear From Notch Babies ...
We are getting tired of waiting for our government to correct this injustice.

Notch Bulletin - Legalizing Immigrants Would Cost Government Twice The Cost of Notch Reform
Legalization of illegal immigrants under "guest worker" legislation would cost the federal government a whopping $54 billion over the next ten years alone.

Notch Bulletin: Does Your Representative Support Notch Reform? Help Us Build Key Support Now
Members of Congress may lose an election but unlike other Americans, they never lose their retirement and health benefits.

Notch Bulletin: Will Widows of Notch Babies Be Included Under Notch Reform?
"My husband passed away September 5, 2005. What will happen to his lump-sum if they ever decide to pass Notch Reform? What would happen to my lump-sum if I should die now? Would my daughter get it? It seems they are waiting for us all to die."

Seniors Would Be Surprised to Learn How the Government Calculates COLAs
In January, Social Security benefits make their biggest jump in 14 years - 4.1%.

Congressional Corner: The Crisis Facing Social Security
For over half a century, Social Security has fulfilled its mission and America has kept its promise.

Vote On Social Security Delayed; TSCL Pushes to Correct the Notch, More Fair COLAs
Congressional action on restructuring Social Security may take place this fall, but many experts believe it increasingly unlikely that any legislation will pass this year.

Proposed Social Security Change Could Cut COLAs For Current Retirees
A major proposal to overhaul the Social Security benefit formula is likely to lead to back door Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) cuts for current retirees warns a national non-partisan seniors issues advocacy organization.

Ask the Advisor: How Do You Propose To Improve Social Security?
Q: Because you do not support private accounts, how do you propose to improve Social Security for the younger people? I'm 85 so my concern is Notch Reform, but I would like to see improvement for my children and grand children.

Congress Moving on Social Security Reform - TSCL Fighting Greenspan COLA and Benefit Cuts
Congressional leadership is moving forward on legislation to reform Social Security — including benefit cuts favored by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.

Notch Bulletin: Privatization Would Take Funds Out of the System for Notch Reform
Privatization of Social Security is a highly risky proposition.

A Letter From Representative Ralph Hall (R-TX) to TSCL's Board of Trustees
I would like to congratulate your organization and your Board of Trustees led by Chairman George Smith of San Antonio, Texas, for your good work in behalf of Seniors and military retirees.

Notch Bulletin: Notch Reform May Be Considered As Part of Social Security Reform
Is Congress waiting for all the Notch Babies to die so that the government won�t have to fix the Notch disparity?

Notch Bulletin: For Many Notch Babies, Medicare Premium Will Obliterate COLA
For seniors with lower benefits, like many Notch Babies, the 2005 Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) won�t come close to protecting benefits. Medicare premiums and other health care costs are rising many times faster.

Notch Bulletin: Your Vote Can Make The Difference For Notch Reform
My mother is 80 years old, born in November 1923. She has not received any information about the NOTCH. How does she sign-up? Is there a membership fee and how much? I would also like to assist you in your efforts. How and where can I help the most?� Daughter of E.V.

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

Notch Bulletin - $2 Billion for a Bridge to Nowhere? - Cut Pork to Reduce Deficit, Pay for Notch Reform
Two bridges approved under a national highway bill, recently passed by the House, have been called �monuments to the imagination� by The New York Times.

Notch Bulletin:How Can I Learn If My Member of Congress Supports Notch Reform And Other TSCL Issues?
I live in Mobile, Alabama and would like to be able to find how my Congressman, Jo Bonner, votes on different things I'm interested in. Is there a web site for that? I would like to know how he votes on TSCL issues.

Notch Reform Bulletin: TSCL Pushes For Vote on Notch Reform
“I was born in l926, and my husband in l9l7. He died in l999. He was in the USAF for 35 years, and served as a pilot in three wars. He was also a Notch Baby."

Notch Reform Bulletin: Notch Babies and Low-Income Seniors Squeezed
Low-income seniors — including many Notch Babies — appear to be losing access to, or paying more for, their Medicaid benefits.

Notch Reform Bulletin: Social Security Benefits for Illegal Immigrants or Equal Consideration for Notch Babies?
“I am 77 years old, served in WWII in the south pacific, Korea in 1951-1952, and in Vietnam in 1970.

Notch Reform Bulletin: Low Income Seniors, Many Notch Babies May Be Eligible for $600 Prescription Drug Subsidy
Lower income seniors, including many Notch Babies, may soon be eligible for a government subsidy of up to $600 to help defray drug costs.

What You Should Know About The Notch
By reading this article, you will have a better understanding of the “Notch” and how it has fared on Capitol Hill.

Notch Fairness Act Reintroduced In Senate
“It is time to put these dollars into the hands of those who earned them. It is time to show our support for Notch Reform.” Those words were spoken by Senate Minority Whip Harry Reid (D-NV) as he recently reintroduced “The Notch Fairness Act,” S.1418.

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