Erasing Medicaid Fraud Will Benefit All Seniors

How can Congress improve long-term care for aging Americans?

By Rep. Phil Gingrey
Special to Roll Call

Feb. 12, 2007, 12 a.m.

While modern medicine is helping us live longer, more active lives, most of us will still require long-term care at some point in our futures. If you think this is an issue only for senior citizens, think again. Much like retirement, Americans need to plan early and save for their nursing home or home-care options.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article