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CARES Act Offers Stimulus to Fight Impact of Coronavirus

Government enacts legislation that will send out stimulus checks, boost unemployment benefits

News & Analysis

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Coronavirus Law Includes Money for Health Care

Measure includes money for hospitals

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Stimulus Checks: Who Is Eligible and for How Much?

The plan will send checks to many

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Older Americans Act Reauthorized for 5 Years

Helps about 11 million older adults annually

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Governors Order Coronavirus-Related Restrictions

Actions involve mass gatherings, restaurant closings

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More States Moving Their Presidential Primaries

Coronavirus continues to impact the election

AARP Asks the Candidates

'She's the Difference' Polls

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Women 50 and Older Could Decide the Election

Almost all plan to vote and a wide majority are still undecided

south carolina voter poll of women age fifty plus

Women Voters Fired Up in South Carolina

Health care, retirement savings are top concerns

nevada voter poll of women age fifty plus

Nevada’s Looking for Health Care Solutions

Majority of Democratic voters attended caucuses

new hampshire voter poll of women age fifty plus

Independents Were the Primary Deciders in N.H.

Health care, environment are top issues

iowa voter poll of women age fifty plus

Health Care Dominates Among 50-Plus Women Voters in Iowa

AARP poll predicted strong caucus turnout

Election 2020

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Get Yourself Ready for the 2020 Election

Expect rough-and-tumble campaigns

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Your Guide to 2020 Primary Voting

Here's what you need to know

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When You Can Vote in Your State's Primary or Caucus

Citizens over 50 will play pivotal role

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