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AARP Responds To Senate Vote on Economic Stimulus Package
News Release
February 7, 2008
David Sloane, AARP’s Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, issued the following statement in response to a failed procedural vote in the U.S. Senate that would have allowed consideration of a bipartisan economic stimulus package introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
“We’re disappointed by tonight’s vote and we expect the Senate to fix this.
“AARP has been vocal in our position that any stimulus package should include a rebate for the approximately 20 million Americans who depend primarily on Social Security. According to a poll we released yesterday, an overwhelming majority of likely voters (90%) agree with us that including older Americans is important.
“AARP members remain very engaged, and we plan on keeping them informed as the debate unfolds. AARP and its members will insist that Congress be responsible for their votes.”
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