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The Employment Situation, September 2011: Good News for Older Jobseekers Remains Elusive

September showed very little improvement over August for older jobseekers—the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged; average length of unemployment remained above one year; and the percentage of long-term unemployed increased.

How Older Americans Rely on Social Security: State-Level View

The numbers of older Americans in each state relying on Social Security for much of their total family income.

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Drive to End Hunger Revs Up for Second Season in NASCAR

Nationwide effort to fight older adult hunger offering fans new ways to have fun and help millions of Americans read

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AARP Names Debra Whitman Executive Vice President, Policy

AARP recently announced that Debra Whitman is joining the organization as Executive Vice President, Policy, effective April 16 read

NAACP to Host 43rd NAACP Image Awards Viewing Event & Live Taping in New Jersey

AARP is the presenting sponsor for The 43rd NAACP Image Awards Viewing Event read

AARP Applauds Passage of Medicare Physician Reimbursement Rates

Measure will ensure access to doctors for millions of seniors in Medicare read

AARP Foundation Announces 6th Annual Women’s Scholarship Program Call for Applicants

The scholarships will be given to low-income women over 50 for education and re-careering opportunities read

AARP Statement on President Obama’s Budget Proposal

Reject Proposals that Simply Shift Health Care Costs onto Seniors read

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