AARP gets behind House’s health plans
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AARP members including James Smalley (right) watch the national AARP teleconference from Little Rock on Thursday, when the group endorsed House legislation on health care.
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The nation’s largest organization for older adults on Thursday announced its support for health-care legislation being considered in Washington, just 48 hours before the House is expected to vote.
AARP, which is open to Americans age 50 and older, is backing House Resolution 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, and HR3961, aimed at stabilizing payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients.
In a national teleconference, AARP Chief Executive Officer Barry Rand said the group will use all its resources to push for passage of the bills.
“We will fight with the strength of our nearly 40 million members and get this done,” he said.
The American Medical Association physician group also endorsed both House bills Thursday. President ...
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chuckshores_hotmail.com says...
I regret that I have but one AARP Membership Card to tear up for my country....
November 6, 2009 at 7:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BillSmith says...
To: chuckshores_hotmail.com AARP will let you join and get a new card to tear up and then quit as many times as you can afford it.
November 6, 2009 at 9:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Woody says...
AARP does not represent me and many more senior citizens. I will not any longer be a member of this missled group and join millions of other senior citizens who do not support the greedy leadership of AARP. AARP is not a non-profit organization.
November 6, 2009 at 9:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Ran2133 says...
AARP folks in the headquarters in Washington apparently stand to make a lot of money if this bill passes. It is obvious they really don't have "seniors interests" at heart. I will not renew my membership and encourage others to do the same.
November 6, 2009 at 12:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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