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Some in Washington are pushing a budget proposal that would cut Social Security benefits by $112 billion over the next 10 years. It’s called “chained CPI” - a proposal that would cut the yearly cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security, leaving seniors struggling to keep up with the rising cost of utilities, health care and prescription drugs. As seniors get older, it would only get worse because the cuts would start now and get bigger every year. Washington should focus on finding responsible ways to addres ve earned their benefits and they deserve a separate conversation about how to protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthen the program for future generations.

By Mary Bethel -- Associate State Director

“AARP is deeply concerned about the government’s rate settlement with Progress Energy, which in the midst of public hearings, was hastily negotiated during closed-door meetings between company lawyers and the Utilities Commission as they secretly calculated how much ratepayers will shoulder. Isn’t a role of the Commission to listen to the people who will be paying the bills?

AARP's weekly public affairs radio program "On the Air," can now be heard live on more stations than before. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about politics, volunteer opportunities, financial security, AARP products and services and much more.

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By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director, AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach

Everyone enjoys holiday lights, but for a growing number of North Carolinians, simply keeping the lights on in their homes each month has become a growing challenge.