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AARP is calling on Congress to extend previous $250 economic relief provided for older Americans, veterans and persons with disabilities for 2010.

AARP applauds the President for urging Congress to extend for 2010 the $250 economic relief provided to older Americans this year.  We also commend members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, who have sponsored legislation to provide similar relief.  The 65+ population is facing extreme financial hardship; older Americans are paying more out of pocket for medical care, have experienced a real decline in their retirement accounts and in housing values, face longer periods of unemployment for those who need to work, and low returns on interest bearing accounts.  Without relief, millions of older Americans will be unable to afford skyrocketing health care and prescription drug costs, as well as other basic necessities.For more on the story click here for the AARP Bulletin Today online.