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AARP Supports Simple Reauthorization of Older Americans Act

CONTACT: Allyson Funk, @allyfunk or @AARPmedia, 202-434-2560 or media@aarp.org

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AARP Supports Simple Reauthorization of Older Americans Act 

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, AARP Senior Vice President Joyce Rogers released the following statement in support of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (H.R. 3850):

“AARP is pleased Representatives Chris Gibson (R-NY), Tom Reed (R-NY) and Betty McCollum (D-MN) have introduced a bipartisan, simple reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.

“The Older Americans Act is important legislation that provides older adults with vital programs and services as well as needed respite to their family caregivers. Especially as many seniors and their families continue to feel the effects of the Great Recession, the Act’s programs help protect, nourish and sustain American seniors with maximum dignity and independence.

“We encourage Congress to act quickly to reauthorize this important legislation that is so important to millions of vulnerable older Americans.”

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.  A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.  The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

 

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