Recap of December 18, 2018 Hamilton Speaker Dr. Ken Zapp, Professor Emeritus, Economics and Finance, Metropolitan State University Dr. Zapp talked about the role of government in a market capitalist economy. According to the neo-classical theories of Adam Smith, there were five roles of government: the creation of the […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Presidential Ponderings Greetings and Welcome to what your Board feels will be another great season of informative speakers, and now, the addition of member to member discussions. By way of introduction, your co-presidents are Tom Hamilton (a retired engineer) and Bob Marcotullio (a retired oral surgeon). Your Board of Directors has […]
Georgians For A Healthy Future presents: “Creative Solutions for Confronting Mental Health Issues in Savannah: Intervention or Incarceration?” Date: Tuesday October 15, 2019 Time: 1:00 – 2:15pm Location: The Learning Center, 3025 Bull Street, Savannah Speakers: Dr. Mark Johnson, CEO of Gateway community health board, discussing the new Chatham County […]
Here is a list of Current / Pending Legislation in the House and Senate that specifically have an impact on retirees. You can “Google” the bill number to get more information. (Oct., 2019) S.1416 — Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2019 H.R.1730 / S.741 — Cancer Drug Parity Act […]
On September 17, Dr. Bruce Mallard, assistant professor of political science and public affairs at Savannah State University, spoke to the Hamiltons about gerrymandering. He said, “democracy is where voters choose their representatives; gerrymandering is where representatives choose their voters.”
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made several significant changes to the individual income tax, which will simplify the tax filing process for millions of households. These changes include reforms to family tax provisions, such as the near doubling of the standard deduction and child tax credit combined […]
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Hamiltons President Robert Pawlicki looks back on the second year of the organization and provides a preview of the 2019-2020 year.