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Weissâ??s columns regularly appear in newspapers throughout Rhode Island and news blogs. He writes a weekly â??Age Beatâ? commentary covering issues that impact Americaâ??s baby boomers and seniors, which is published in the Pawtucket Times and Woonsocket Call.
His journalistic work has been recognized with the American College of Health Care Administratorâ??s 1994 and 1999 National Journalism Awards, the 1998 Distinguished Alumnus award from the Department of Applied Gerontology at the University of North Texas in 1998, and the AARP Rhode Islandâ??s 2004 Vision Award.
In 2016, he published Taking Charge: Collected Stories on Aging Boldly, a compilation of 79 of his newspaper commentaries.
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Social Security is in Crisis: We Must Resist Efforts to Change It Social Security is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark program into law, creating a vital safeguard against life's "hazards and vicissitudes." However, this milestone arrives amid increasing political controversy that could shape the program's future.
Friday, August 22, 2025Social Security is in Crisis: We Must Resist Efforts to Change It Social Security is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark program into law, creating a vital safeguard against life's "hazards and vicissitudes." However, this milestone arrives amid increasing political controversy that could shape the program's future.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
43 Days to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act The article discusses the potential funding lapse that will occur on September 30, 2025, if the Older Americans Act (OAA) is not reauthorized. The OAA provides critical nutrition, social, and health services to millions of older adults across the country. It highlights S. 2120, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate, and notes that a companion measure has yet to be introduced in the House. The article urges Congress to take swift action to ensure the legislation is passed in time to avoid disruptions in these essential services.
Tuesday, August 19, 202543 Days to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act The article discusses the potential funding lapse that will occur on September 30, 2025, if the Older Americans Act (OAA) is not reauthorized. The OAA provides critical nutrition, social, and health services to millions of older adults across the country. It highlights S. 2120, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate, and notes that a companion measure has yet to be introduced in the House. The article urges Congress to take swift action to ensure the legislation is passed in time to avoid disruptions in these essential services.
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Someone's Trash is a Military Family's Treasure: Ours My father's World War II military footlocker was found on a street curb in Detroit, Michigan, ultimately to find its way back to this writer in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. And it's been over 80 years since he packed his personal items, extra uniforms and toiletries into it.
Thursday, June 13, 2024Someone's Trash is a Military Family's Treasure: Ours My father's World War II military footlocker was found on a street curb in Detroit, Michigan, ultimately to find its way back to this writer in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. And it's been over 80 years since he packed his personal items, extra uniforms and toiletries into it.
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Friday, May 24, 2024
Stoic Tips for the Class of 2024 Article is a commencement speech written for the Class of 2024 using Stoic philosophy to provide graduating seniors with advice as how they can successfully navigate both their personal lives and professional careers throughout the years ahead.
Friday, May 24, 2024Stoic Tips for the Class of 2024 Article is a commencement speech written for the Class of 2024 using Stoic philosophy to provide graduating seniors with advice as how they can successfully navigate both their personal lives and professional careers throughout the years ahead.
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Sunday, May 19, 2024
Next November, Let Seniors Vote on Social Security Fixes This editorial details the findings of the 2024 Social Security and Medicare Trustees. It also calls on House and Senate leadership to allow a vote on Democratic and GOP proposals to fix Social Security and Medicare. Lawmakers will be tied to their vote. This gives voters a score card.
Sunday, May 19, 2024Next November, Let Seniors Vote on Social Security Fixes This editorial details the findings of the 2024 Social Security and Medicare Trustees. It also calls on House and Senate leadership to allow a vote on Democratic and GOP proposals to fix Social Security and Medicare. Lawmakers will be tied to their vote. This gives voters a score card.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Bipartisan Support Needed to Reestablishing House Aging Committee This article details a April 25th meeting, bringing five former staff of the House Aging and Rules Committee. They gave firsthand accounts to Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) staff as to why the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus should endorse Rep. Seth Magaziner's H. Res. 10, reestablishing the House Aging Committee. National Aging Groups and RI aging advocates participated to show support for this resolution.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024Bipartisan Support Needed to Reestablishing House Aging Committee This article details a April 25th meeting, bringing five former staff of the House Aging and Rules Committee. They gave firsthand accounts to Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) staff as to why the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus should endorse Rep. Seth Magaziner's H. Res. 10, reestablishing the House Aging Committee. National Aging Groups and RI aging advocates participated to show support for this resolution.
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Shortage of Direct Care professionals a national concern On April 16, 2024, Chairman Bob Casey of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging (D-PA) touted his new legislative proposal, S. 4120, that would ensure that direct care professionals have a sustainable, lifelong career by providing substantial new funding to support these workers in the long-term-care industry, from nursing homes to home care, to assisted living facilities. It also takes a look at worker shortage in RI.
Thursday, April 25, 2024Shortage of Direct Care professionals a national concern On April 16, 2024, Chairman Bob Casey of the U.S. Special Committee on Aging (D-PA) touted his new legislative proposal, S. 4120, that would ensure that direct care professionals have a sustainable, lifelong career by providing substantial new funding to support these workers in the long-term-care industry, from nursing homes to home care, to assisted living facilities. It also takes a look at worker shortage in RI.
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Monday, January 16, 2023
Problem Solvers Caucus may be key to re-establishing Committee on Aging RI Congressman David Cicilline is posed to reintroduce a resolution for the fifth time to reestablish the House Select Committee on Aging, eliminated in 1993 because of budget cuts. The Op Ed details why this investigative committee is needed to spotlight relevant issues for Congress to address and legislate bipartisan solutions. It calls for the House Problem Solvers Caucus to endorse Cicilline's resolution when introduced.
Monday, January 16, 2023Problem Solvers Caucus may be key to re-establishing Committee on Aging RI Congressman David Cicilline is posed to reintroduce a resolution for the fifth time to reestablish the House Select Committee on Aging, eliminated in 1993 because of budget cuts. The Op Ed details why this investigative committee is needed to spotlight relevant issues for Congress to address and legislate bipartisan solutions. It calls for the House Problem Solvers Caucus to endorse Cicilline's resolution when introduced.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
America's Seniors need House of Reps. to bring back Aging Committee This op ed was published in the July 4th issue of the Pawtucket times It calls for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leadership to support passage of H. Res. 583 to reestablish the House Aging Committee.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022America's Seniors need House of Reps. to bring back Aging Committee This op ed was published in the July 4th issue of the Pawtucket times It calls for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leadership to support passage of H. Res. 583 to reestablish the House Aging Committee.
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Saturday, May 8, 2021
Picking Up the Mantle of Fiery Aging Advocate, Claude Pepper - Cicilline Moves to Re-Establish the House Aging Committee The Article announces Rhode Island Congressman Cicilline's intention to re-establish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging that was abolished in 1993. It takes a look at its impact and how it would positively shape legislation that would benefit older Americans.
Saturday, May 8, 2021Picking Up the Mantle of Fiery Aging Advocate, Claude Pepper - Cicilline Moves to Re-Establish the House Aging Committee The Article announces Rhode Island Congressman Cicilline's intention to re-establish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging that was abolished in 1993. It takes a look at its impact and how it would positively shape legislation that would benefit older Americans.
