ISSUES & ADVOCACY
Working together, AARP members can make a difference. Your contribution to the organization’s policy initiatives gives your voice greater power in addressing the needs and concerns of Americans age 50+.
AARP’s Government Watch syncs Main Street with Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue. Keep your eyes on Washington! To see how AARP members are getting involved in health reform, go to Health Action Now.
Voices
The Case of the Expensive Wheelchair
The $1 billion Medicare spends on wheelchairs is a primary example of waste.
Tools
Legislative Action Center
Contact your elected officials about important issues that affect your life.
Key Vote Summary
Find out how your senators and representatives voted on Medicare, Social Security, and other important issues.
AARP Programs
Divided We Fail
Support our president's commitment to work across the aisle for real change on affordable health care and long-term financial security. Remind Obama of his campaign promises.
Legal Counsel For The Elderly
Championing the dignity and rights of older Washingtonians by providing free legal services to those in need, LCE needs your support.
AARP Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide is our country's largest, free, volunteer-run, tax counseling and preparation service. Sign up to lend a hand.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road.
As Congress debates health-care reform legislation, many age-50+ Americans aren’t sure what possible changes mean for them. AARP helps you sort fact from fiction.
Health Care Reform Bills Would Offer Help With Long-Term Care
One sweeping new provision winning widespread support would set up a new national insurance program to help older adults and people with disabilities live in their homes and communities instead of in nursing homes.
Supreme Court Cases That Could Affect Your Wallet
The Supreme Court will decide a number of cases with potentially serious consequences for older Americans, especially for their wallets.
From the Online Community
Group: Health Action Now
Join AARP in separating facts from myths about health-care reform.
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Journal: Kentucky to D.C.
Follow volunteer activist Melbarray as she heads to Capitol Hill.
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Bill to Fix Medicare Doctor Payments Blocked
Permanent repeal of problematic formula fails to muster support.
The Author Speaks: ‘Listen Up, Mr. President’
Veteran White House reporters Helen Thomas and Craig Crawford offer advice about everything from dealing with world crises to picking a relaxing pastime.
Real Relief
In these uncertain economic times, AARP and the AARP Foundation stand ready to help you stay focused on your long-term financial goals while providing you with immediate solutions and assistance.
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- Finding Your Way
- Obama Pledges New Data System for Veterans
- Latino Advocates Call for Health Care Reform
- What Obama’s Budget Proposal Means to You
- Supreme Court Restricts Voting Rights Act's Scope
- Social Security Still Troubles Young and Old
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Retirement Calculator
Use this interactive tool to estimate your future income and expenses.
The New World of Job Searching
Get expert advice on conducting a successful job search from AARP.org careers columnist Bob Skladany.
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Spend Smart & Save
Using money wisely can be fun. Learn how from "The Ultimate Cheap- skate."
Member Benefit
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Health Care News
AARP endorsed a health reform bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Texting Trysts
Some in the 50+ set are using "sexting," or "sexy text messaging," to spice up flirting.
Senior Airfare Deals
Do flight discounts for older people really give you the best prices? Read this.
Train Travel
Do you love riding the rails? So do we! Join the group.
Health Care Reform
Make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans.
Bye-Bye Sodium!
How can you find a food's salt content and eat less of it, but still enjoy meals?
Driver Safety Month
With the end of daylight saving time, AARP offers tips for night driving.
Hispanic Labor Force
Demographic trends point to the importance of older Latin American workers.
Miracle Drugs
Biologics are revolu- tionizing treatments for serious chronic diseases. How?
Consumer Fraud
This holiday season, guard against scams that hatch with the holiday spirit.
