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Lobby Day 2018

LOBBY DAY



AARP leaders and volunteers from Illinois and across the nation traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress on Wednesday, April 25 th urging Congressional leaders to make permanent the medical expense tax deduction threshold of 7.5 percent, maintain SNAP funding in the Farm bill, and to show their commitment to family caregiving by joining the Assisting Caregivers Today (ACT) caucus.



AARP IL was there fighting for issues that matter to our members and their families. #AARP2018

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AARP Chief Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond and AARP IL State Director Bob Gallo discuss keeping Social Security strong and supporting family caregivers with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) in the Capitol in Washington.

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AARP's Andre Jordan, left with State Director Bob Gallo and Manager of Advocacy and Outreach Ruby Haughton-Pitts, right with meet with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) to discuss protecting older Illinoisans from hunger and supporting family caregivers. #AARP2018

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AARP’s Ruby Haughton-Pitts along with Julie Vahling spoke with Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) on important issues vital to our members.

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AARP’s Julie Vahling and Courtney Hedderman with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

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