WEEKLY/SEMANAL - KANSAS CITY, MO

As the local and federal economies continue to take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local non-profit organizations like the Guadalupe Centers (GCI), are making sure their most vulnerable residents get meals on a regular bases.

WASHINGTON, DC, – “We’re not giving up on our efforts to eliminate the unfair income tax on Social Security benefits. The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act is being reintroduced and the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] will be doing what it takes to encourage lawmakers to support the measure,” says Bob Carlstrom, president of AMAC Action, the association’s senior advocacy affiliate.

Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience adverse reactions to products that contain food allergens. Eight foods have been identified as major food allergens, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is aware of other food allergens, such as sesame. Most allergic reactions cause mild symptoms, but some are severe and may even be life-threatening.