WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2010. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today, commending the Senate for passing legislation that would extend critical benefits to help millions of Americans who are struggling with unemployment and a lack of health insurance. The legislation also protects access to physicians for people in Medicare by ensuring doctors will not face a 21 percent cut in reimbursement for at least seven months. However, AARP is disappointed that while a majority of Senators voted to provide relief, no single amendment was approved that would have provided $250 in economic relief for millions of older Americans, veterans and persons with disabilities.
