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Balancing Act Unbalanced

Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.

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Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age. 

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Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices. 

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AARP: House Vote Brings Economic Relief One-Step Closer to Americans

AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement following passage of the economic rescue package in the House of Representatives. More...

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AARP: House Vote Brings Economic Relief One-Step Closer to Americans

October 03, 2008—AARP Chief Operating Officer Tom Nelson issued the following statement following passage of the economic rescue package in the House of Representatives.

AARP: The House Still Has the Opportunity to Bring Relief to Your Street

October 02, 2008—More than 110,000 Emails from AARP Members Have Urged Their Congressmen to Take Action

AARP Financial’s Ten Tips to Survive Today’s Market

October 01, 2008—AARP Financial is providing proactive steps that people can take to help protect their nest egg amidst a financial market that is in turmoil.

AARP: The Cost Of Congress’ Inaction

September 30, 2008—AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli issued the following statement regarding the lack of bipartisanship and decisive action in Congress yesterday. In addition, AARP released an assessment entitled “The Cost of Inaction: Ten Ways It Impacts You.”

AARP on Financial Rescue Debate: Economic Pressure Will Crush Main Street Unless Congress Acts Now

September 29, 2008—Bill Novelli, AARP’s CEO, issued the following statement on the economic rescue plan currently being debated in Congress.

AARP: Anger Is Not Enough. What We Need Is Action

September 26, 2008—On behalf of AARP’s 40 million members, AARP Chief Executive Officer Bill Novelli today issued an urgent call to the American people to demand action by our elected leaders in Washington to solve the current economic crisis.

AARP Rx Watchdog Report Finds Specialty Drug Prices Soar

September 25, 2008—According to a report released today by AARP, drug manufacturers have substantially raised prices on the 144 specialty drugs most commonly used by people in Medicare Part D.

Debates Key for Obama/McCain; 54 Percent of Undecided Voters Don’t Have the Info to Judge Who Would be Better for Economy

September 24, 2008—Just days before the first presidential debate, a new survey by AARP shows that the overwhelming majority (81%) of undecided voters say the match-ups will be important in deciding their vote, while most feel that they don’t know enough about the candidates’ economic and health care plans to decide yet.

AARP Thanks Congress for Approving Resolution to Recognize AARP's 50th Anniversary

September 23, 2008—Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ken Salazar (D-CO) introduced a resolution (S.Res 666) to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the founding of AARP. Representative George Miller (D-CA) also introduced the resolution (H.Res. 1464) in the House of Representatives.

AARP Honors Bruce Koeppl with Lyn Bodiford Award for Excellence in Advocacy

September 22, 2008—Today AARP lauds Bruce Koeppl, AARP Senior State Director of Iowa, with the Lyn Bodiford Award for Excellence in Advocacy.

AARP on Medicare Premium Announcement: Brief Relief for Struggling Americans, No Time to Rest for Washington

September 19, 2008—AARP issued a statement today in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announcement of the 2009 Medicare premiums.

AARP and UCLA Encourage all Generations to Vote on Best Film as Part of the "Stolen Dreams" Short-Film Competition

September 18, 2008—Today, AARP and the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) open voting to the public in order to select the top student films that address two of the most critical domestic issues of our time, financial security and health care. AARP and UCLA TFT are proud to unveil the “Stolen Dreams” short-film competition, which was launched by these organizations to put an intergenerational, human face on the health care and financial security crisis in America.

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