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Government Watch: Follow Important Issues

You can hold elected officials accountable for their votes. read

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Court Blocks California From Closing Health Centers

The U.S. District Court prohibited California from shutting down more than 300 adult day health centers. read

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AARP Blitzes Capitol Hill

Hundreds of members press Congress to protect Medicare and Social Security from budget-cutters. read

Inspire Award Honorees

We salute outstanding individuals — including Jane Goodall and Sen. Daniel K. Inoye — who make the world a better place. read

Building Futures

Jane Pauley interviews a Maryland engineer who's using his talents to mentor high school students. Watch

Hungry in America — Who Isn't Getting Enough to Eat?

A four-part documentary puts faces on a national crisis and introduces people trying to find solutions. Watch

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How Do You Drive to End Hunger?

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The Top 20 Celebrity Activists of All Time

An inside look at stars ranging from Harry Belafonte to Ronald Reagan. read

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The Woman Who Gives Kids the Right Start

A former executive finds a new career advocating for early childhood education. Watch

Retracing a Historic Ride

On the 50th anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides, 40 college students aim to offer a lesson in civic participation. read

Mickey Rooney Claims Elder Abuse

90-year-old film legend tells Senate panel that he was a prisoner in his own home. read

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Keep Healthy With Dr. Calver's Prescription of Moderation

These 10 simple commandments can help you become — and stay — physically fit. read

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AARP to the President: “Medicare is not a welfare program."

AARP Senior Vice President Joyce Rogers offered the following statement read

Election 2012 Updates

Latest Delegate Count

Updated: February 1, 2012

Republican (1,144 needed to win)

Mitt Romney 69
Newt Gingrich 23
Rick Santorum 13
Ron Paul   3
Jon Huntsman   2

Democratic (1,214 needed to win)

Barack Obama 0

Delegate counts provided by the Associated Press

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