Senator Robert Menendez to Join Advocates and Seniors
to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security
On Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 10:30am New Jersey Citizen Action, state advocates and local residents will hold a press conference highlighting the 75th Anniversary of Social Security.
WHO: New Jersey Citizen Action, Local Residents and Senator Robert Menendez
WHAT: 75th Anniversary Social Security Press Event and Report Release
WHERE: Hoboken Multi Service Center, 124 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
WHEN: Thursday August 12th 10:30 am
Advocates will be joined by Senator Robert Menendez and local dignitaries. The group will release a new study that shows how much Social Security has benefited the residents of New Jersey. The report analyzes the benefits of Social Security on the state including the amount of money paid out in benefits; the number and type of people receiving benefits; and the percentage of residents receiving benefits. The press conference will be held at the Hoboken Multi Service Center 124 Grand Street Hoboken, NJ.
The event will be part of over 100 events taking place across the country during the month of August to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security.
Note: Similar parties are being held around the country in conjunction with these state-by-state reports on how Social Security works for women, seniors, veterans, children, people with disabilities, people of color, and others. See Social Security Works for New Jersey: http://socialsecurity-works.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Social-Security-Works-for-New-Jersey-FINAL.pdf
Social Security Works for New Jersey is embedded below:
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