The Policy Book

AARP Public Policies 2008

See where AARP stands on the issues in The Policy Book: AARP Public Policies 2008. In 2008, AARP added new policies relating to health reform, Medicare, Medicaid and chronic care management. We strengthened other important public policies on the issues that affect Americans over 50, including utilities, financial services, personal and legal rights, government integrity and civic engagement.

At AARP, we represent more than 38 million Americans over 50, including workers and retirees, people living alone or with families, and people of various financial means. Using our expertise, research, and input from members, AARP develops public policies that reflect our members' concerns and interests. These policies are published annually in The Policy Book: AARP Public Policies.

The Policy Book: AARP Public Policies 2008

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Table of Contents (42k)

Introduction (67k)

Setting Public Policies (103k)

Criteria (64k)

Chapters

1 - The Budget (227k)

2 - Taxation (267k)

3 - Retirement Income (297k)

4 - Employment (232k)

5 - Low-Income Assistance (203k)

6 - Health (723k)

7 - Long-Term Services and Supports (455k)

8 - Housing (248k)

9 - Transportation (198k)

10 - Utilities: Telecommunications, Energy and Other Services (384k)

11 - Financial Services and Consumer Products (408k)

12 - Personal and Legal Rights (257k)

13 - Government Integrity and Civic Engagement (129k)

Accompanying References

Acronyms (195k)

Glossary (147k)