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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.
A Good Investment
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.
Good-bye Dinner Parties!
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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Health Care Reform Legislative Options
John Rother's testimony to the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee on Health Care Reform Legislative Options
June 12, 2009
AARP CEO Bill Novelli Testimony To Senate Budget Committee On Bipartisan Task Force For Responsible Fiscal Action
AARP CEO Bill Novelli Testimony To Senate Budget Committee On Bipartisan Task Force For Responsible Fiscal Action
October 31, 2007
AARP Statement for Record on the Medicare Advantage Program Submitted to the Senate Finance Committee
AARP supports a genuine choice of health plan options for Medicare beneficiaries. The traditional Medicare plan should remain a viable and affordable option, while a range of private plan options, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), provider-sponsored organizations, and point-of-service plans should be available.
April 11, 2007
Testimony Before the Senate Finance Committee on Medicare Payment of Physician Services
Physician Services Testimony
March 01, 2007
Testimony Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on Managing Retirement Assets
"Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I am Leroy Gilbertson, a member of AARP’s National Policy Council. Thank you for convening this hearing to explore the issues facing Americans when managing their assets in retirement."
June 21, 2006
Cash Balance Hearing
David Certner, AARP Director of Federal Affairs, gives oral statement on the important legal and policy issues surrounding older workers and cash balance pension plans.
June 07, 2005
Hybrid (Cash Balance) Pension Plans
David Certner, AARP Director of Federal Affairs, testifies before the Senate on cash balance pension plans.
June 07, 2005
Living Stronger, Earning Longer: Redefining Retirement in the 21st Century
AARP Board Member Douglas Holbrook explores policies and programs to foster longer workforce participation by older employees.
April 27, 2005
Preparing Consumers for the End of the Digital Television Transition
Lavada E. DeSalles testifies before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 10, 2005
Social Security: Do We Have to Act Now?
John Rother, AARP Director of Policy and Strategy, testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
February 03, 2005
Strengthening and Securing Social Security
AARP Board member Douglas Holbrook testifies before the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.
January 28, 2005
Breaking The Silver Ceiling: A New Generation of Older Americans Redefining the New Rules of the Workplace
AARP testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
September 20, 2004
Statement for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on Prescription Drug Importation
AARP calls on Congress to enact legislation this year to allow for legal, safe importation of lower priced prescription drugs.
May 20, 2004
Access to Adequate Health Insurance: How Does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Recent Rule Affect Retiree Health
AARP President-Elect Erik Olsen testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
May 17, 2004
Predatory Lending: Are Federal Agencies Protecting Older Americans from Financial Heartbreak?
AARP Board member Lavada DeSalles testifies before the Special Committee on Aging of the US Senate
February 24, 2004
Financial Exploitation of Elders: Stopping the Abuse
AARP Board Member W. Lee Hammond testifies before Congress on the financial exploitation of older persons.
October 30, 2003
Testimony of AARP Regarding the National Do Not Call Registry
AARP testifies before the Commerce Committee of the United States Senate
September 30, 2003
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