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Balancing Act Unbalanced
Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.
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Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age.
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Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices.
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AARP Praises House for Passing Final Health Reform Package
AARP Press Release:: AARP Praises House for Passing Final Health Reform Package
March 21, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on Historic Health Insurance Reform Package
Today, AARP Board Chair Bonnie M. Cramer, M.S.W., announced the Association’s support for health insurance reform legislation containing key reform provisions that will improve health care for older Americans and their families. For more than two years, AARP has fought for health insurance reform that helps Americans 50-plus get the care and medications they need at a price they can afford. Cramer’s statement follow
March 19, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement on the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Bill
AARP Executive Vice President, Nancy LeaMond released the following statement to leaders of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, as they prepare for consideration of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY2011
March 18, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Applauds Vote for Transportation Fixes in Today’s Jobs Bill
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond today reacted to the extension of surface transportation programs through December 31 included in the Jobs Bill
March 17, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Tells Congress: Continue Progress on Health Care Reform
Today, AARP Board chair Bonnie M. Cramer, M.S.W., joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and other Members of Congress to continue the call for health care reform
March 16, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Expands Career Resources for Older Workers
In an effort to step up its drive to assist workers 50+ struggling during this time of high unemployment around the country, AARP is sponsoring multiple career fairs specifically designed to help mature job seekers in 2010. AARP will sponsor 48 career fairs in 19 states—including a special event in Atlanta on March 22—which have high unemployment rates of 10 percent or more for older workers.
March 16, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP to Senate: Americans Deserve an Independent Consumer Protection Agency with Full Authority to Protect Consumers
In response to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd’s unveiling of the anticipated financial regulatory reform bill, Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President, released the following statement
March 15, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Commends Senate Passage of Critical Health and Unemployment Support
AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today, commending the Senate for passing legislation that would extend critical benefits to help millions of Americans who are struggling with unemployment and a lack of health insurance. The legislation also protects access to physicians for people in Medicare by ensuring doctors will not face a 21 percent cut in reimbursement for at least seven months. However, AARP is disappointed that while a majority of Senators voted to provide relief, no single amendment was approved that would have provided $250 in economic relief for millions of older Americans, veterans and persons with disabilities
March 11, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP and Radio One Encourage Americans to Share Personal Stories of Service
AARP and Radio One, the nation’s largest radio broadcasting company that targets primarily African American and urban listeners, today launched a collaboration to highlight everyday acts of good through “Create The Good News” segments
March 10, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Selects Restaurant.com as a Preferred Provider to Make Delicious New Savings Available to Members
AARP and Restaurant.com today announced a new relationship that will make an exclusive discount available to AARP members on the 25,000 daily gift certificate options offered on Restaurant.com. The new AARP Restaurant Discount Center powered by Restaurant.com is available by visiting (www.aarp.org/restaurant). The site allows AARP members to search a database of more than 14,000 participating restaurants at which they can receive savings and enjoy memorable meals
March 9, 2010
Source: AARP Press Center
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