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August 19, 2010

Dear Friends,

Last weekend marked the 75th anniversary of Social Security, a reminder of our nation’s promise to seniors that we will provide them with economic security and stability after a lifetime of hard work. During today’s tough times, this promise is more important than ever.

There are more than 162,000 Social Security beneficiaries in Mississippi’s First District. This past Saturday—on the anniversary of Social Security—I held office hours in Columbus to meet with constituents who needed help with pending claims. Since taking office, I am proud to have brought back $2.75 million to the district through Social Security casework for constituents.

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Recently, some in Congress proposed plans to resurrect Social Security privatization, a policy that was soundly rejected by the American people during the previous administration, and that would put hard-earned taxpayer dollars back into the hands of the big banks that caused our economic meltdown.

Our seniors have made invaluable contributions to our society. They deserve to know that their retirement is stable and secure without worrying whether their savings are being gambled away on Wall Street by big bankers making reckless choices.

I also stand firmly against recently announced plans to raise the retirement age, which would force millions of hard-working Mississippians to forfeit the benefits they’ve worked so hard for their whole lives.

My office stands ready and willing to help seniors in any way necessary. My staff provides the following services to seniors:
  • Eligibility - Many seniors are eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. My office helps seniors determine what services and benefits they may qualify for.

  • Claims - We help seniors understand what their claim requires and can make an inquiry into their claim.

For additional information, or if you require any of the above services, please contact Wanda Cox in my Tupelo office at 662-841-8808 or wanda.cox@mail.house.gov.

Our seniors have worked hard throughout their lives and have made important contributions to our society. For three-quarters of a century, through 13 recessions, Americans have been able to depend on benefits that arrive on-time and in-full, and in honor of this milestone, I vow to continue to preserve this program for generations to come.

As always, please continue to keep me informed about your opinions and concerns by phone at (202) 225-4306 or by visiting my website at www.childers.house.gov.

Sincerely,

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Congressman Travis W. Childers
First District, Mississippi
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Casework Corner

My Tupelo office was recently contacted by a 46 year-old gentleman suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, a very rare neurological disorder that he inherited from his father. The gentleman was diagnosed at the age of 13 but worked throughout his adult life despite this debilitating disease, which causes muscle deterioration.

About six months ago, the man was fitted for leg braces since he could no longer walk well. The man’s condition will continue to deteriorate, although physical therapy will help slow the symptoms of the disease.

No longer employable and with financial responsibilities and a three year-old foster child to raise, the man filed for Social Security disability and then contacted my office to seek assistance with his claim. Wanda Cox, a caseworker in my Tupelo office, immediately got in touch with the Social Security Administration to ask for consideration of the man’s claim. The SSA critically reviewed his medical records and deemed him eligible for benefits without a hearing, which very rarely occurs. Given the extreme nature of his disease, the man qualified for near-immediate help, and we are proud that we were able to assist him.
 

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1708 Longworth House Office Building
Washington , D.C. , 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4306

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337A East Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
Phone: (662) 841-8808
Fax: (662) 841-8845


Hernando Office
2564 Hwy 51 S.
Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: (662) 449-3090
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523 Main Street
Columbus, MS, 39701
Phone: (662) 327-0748