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Congress: Kilmer a strong advocate for seniors

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer knows America must uphold its promises to our seniors.

As a Social Security senior who stills works, I am very aware of attacks on the Social Security and Medicare programs. That’s why I’m proud to have a federal representative who’s working to protect and expand these benefits, not cut them

Kilmer is a sponsor of the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act (HR576) and the Social Security 2100 Act. It improves cost-of living increases, raises minimum benefits and extends the program through the year 2100.

Now more than ever we need a representative with a record of supporting seniors in our region.

Jeannine Mitchell, Tacoma

This story was originally published July 25, 2020 at 3:40 PM with the headline "Congress: Kilmer a strong advocate for seniors."

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