They are at it again. After their last attempt at a bailout was shut down by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), FirstEnergy is attempting yet another bailout worth $4 billion could cost consumers an added $10 to $15 every month.
As a presidential campaign battleground state and host to the Republican National Convention, Ohio has an opportunity to put the spotlight on candidates. AARP staff and volunteers are crisscrossing the state, urging candidates to explain their plans to keep Social Security in top financial shape and to take a leadership role on the issue.
In a letter to Democratic Minority Leader Armond Budish yesterday, AARP advocate Bill Sundermeyer noted AARP’s appreciation of bipartisan efforts to include extending health care coverage to thousands of hard-working uninsured Ohioans:
Hi, this is Mike Barnhart, Volunteer State President for AARP Ohio. Recently, legislation was introduced in the Ohio General Assembly, which would have gravely affected Ohioans' access to basic, flat rate landline telephone service.