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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.

AARP Statement in Reaction to Hearing Announcement

from: Press Center | March 25, 2011

March 25, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

AARP Media Relations, media@aarp.org, 202-434-2560

AARP Statement in Reaction to Hearing Announcement

In reaction to the announced hearing on April 1, 2011 AARP released the following statement from Spokesperson Drew Nannis:

"AARP has a long-standing and good working relationship with Congress and we look forward to appearing before the Committee on behalf of our millions of members, and the entire 50+ population, on April 1st.

"AARP is committed to transparency, and the hearing will provide us yet another opportunity to answer any questions as we continue to be a champion for the wants and needs of Americans 50-plus."

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a membership that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with nearly 35 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's millions of members and Americans 50+; AARP VIVA, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.