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With its great resources and strength, AARP helps our 390,000 Iowa members make their own choices, reach their goals and dreams, and make the most of life after 50. The Iowa office is committed to helping communities become more livable as we age, working with the state legislature to advocate for the rights of Iowans 50+ in the areas of consumer protection, health care reform and long-term care, and provide education and community service through our Tax-Aide and Drivers Safety programs.

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Recently, AARP unveiled Divided We Fail (www.dividedwefail.org), a national effort designed to engage the American people, elected officials and the business community to find broad-based, bi-partisan solutions to the most compelling domestic issues facing the nation?health care and the long-term financial security of Americans. In Iowa, we have had a tremendous presence with Divided We Fail during the2008 Caucuses . Look for more divided we fail activities in 2008.
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AARP Applauds Congress for Extending Unemployment Benefits

 

 

 Relief Coming Soon for Millions of Older Workers Unable to Find Employment in Tough Economy
 
Washington, DC – AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in support of House and Senate passage of legislation to extend unemployment insurance benefits to millions of Americans in light of the highest unemployment rate in recent history.
 
“AARP strongly supports the extension of unemployment benefits to assist millions of workers who are struggling to find a job in this tough economy.  Today, there are nearly 2 million people age 55 and over who have a particularly difficult time gaining employment. These workers wait an average of 33 weeks or longer before finding another job, higher than most age groups.
 
“Extending unemployment benefits will assist nearly half a million workers age 65 and over who want to work but cannot get a job, which threatens not only their current financial health, but their long-term retirement security.   

“Many older workers stay on the job as the best way to compensate for low savings, plummeting housing values, and declining retirement portfolios in this economy.  The relief passed by Congress today is an important first step to address the financial security of millions of Americans who are struggling to make ends meet, and we urge the President to sign this relief into law immediately.”
 
For more information, please visit www.aarp.org.
 
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization 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 over 35.5 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP’s nearly 40 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, 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.
 
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cmgeast
cmgeast says:

did i really jump here on the link from the lgbt-page? i wanted us, family & friends in iowa
Posted: July 4, 2009 10:53PM EDT
rhutchins
rhutchins says:

I agree with Mr. Novelli. Also I wish to add: remove all CEO's, Chief Financial Officers, and all Board of Directors on the companies and corporations that are wanting a hand out and those that have gone bankrupt like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Those individual need to be replaced with others from within or without the company. Loans from the US Govern. with interest need to awarded to help those companies not a handout or dole. RUSS HUTCHINS
Posted: November 29, 2008 11:44AM EST
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