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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: February 23, 2008

Most Voters See Alzheimer's As Key Issue

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: February 14, 2008

Making Medicare Fair

Why are some doctors reluctant to accept new Medicare patients or are no longer treating them? Many physicians say they simply can't afford to. This is partly because the formula for Medicare payments to doctors is flawed.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: December 20, 2007

Candidates on Affordable Health Care

We believe all Americans should have access to affordable health care, including prescription drugs, and these costs should not burden future generations.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: December 19, 2007

Look to AARP Indiana as Your Statehouse Voice

Consumer and health care protections will top AARP’s legislative agenda in 2008. Volunteer Legislative Team will play key role.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: December 19, 2007

Join AARP Utah for Democracy Day at the Capitol

Democracy Day is a citizen action event to attend educational sessions, tour the new capitol and join legislators for lunch and conversation.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: December 17, 2007

Candidates as Caregivers

As the presidential candidates crisscrossed the early-primary states in recent months, Americans facing the challenges of long-term care might have wondered about the contenders' own experiences with their parents.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: December 14, 2007

WisconsinEye Brings Citizens into the Political Loop

The WisconsinEye Network, much like AARP, is committed to exposing Wisconsinites to the work being done by our State Legislature and finding new ways to inform and invigorate citizens to become educated on issues, actively participate in the process and express their own political views.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: November 20, 2007

The Hoosier Advocate

Web version of bimonthly newsletter about state office activities.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: November 12, 2007

Think Twice Before Signing Petitions

Initiated measure petitions are circulating to put tax-related issues on the 2008 North Dakota ballot. Should you sign them?

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: October 29, 2007

Employers Surveyed in Florida are Concerned About Potential Worker Shortages

AARP contacted Florida employers and received favorable results about the advantages they see in having older workers.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: October 19, 2007

Join us for Lobby Days 2008

Help AARP South Dakota create a groundswell of support on our legislative issues this year.

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: October 10, 2007

What the Elder Justice Act Would Do

Abuse hurts millions of older Americans annually. And yet thereĆ­s been no federal intervention. Will Congress act this year?

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: October 10, 2007

Asset Allocation Planner

Asset Allocation Planner

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Subchannel: Politics & Advocacy. Date: September 28, 2007

Illinois Volunteers Lead Efforts to Tackle Health Care and Financial Security

Divided We Fail, a national movement launched by AARP is gaining ground in Illinois with voters, citizens, AARP members, and the general public working to raise the visibility of health care and financial security as top priority issues in Illinois.

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