Commentary

AARP Letter to Lawmakers: Budget Proposal Undermines Vital Programs for Older Americans

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011.  AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond yesterday wrote to members of the House Budget Committee to voice the Association’s concerns with the budget proposal released yesterday by Chairman Paul Ryan.  Among its provisions, the proposal would drive up costs for people in Medicare, take away needed coverage for long-term care from millions of older and disabled Americans and reduce critical help for seniors facing the threat of hunger.  Excerpts of LeaMond’s letter follow:

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