Keep Up With Retirees' Costs Representing South Florida in Congress, I regularly hold town meetings with retirees. Inevitably, the first question from the crowd is one I often ask myself, “Why are folks in Washington lying about Social Security?” There is a bizarre consensus that dismantling this cherished program by raising the retirement age or cutting benefits would somehow fix the federal budget. But that would only inflict harm on the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security to su... Read more

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-19) has introduced legislation comprehensively improving Social Security benefits and strengthening the program’s financial future. The Preserving our Promise to Seniors Act of 2010 extends the solvency of Social Security - without raising the retirement age or slashing benefits – and finally guarantees adequate and accurate cost of living adjustments each year. Read more

I wanted to let you know that starting today, thousands of seniors who fall into the Medicare donut hole will soon receive $250 checks to help afford their prescription drugs. Read more

Rep. Deutch will attend a briefing on emergency preparedness with local, state, and federal government officials. Read more