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AARP Legislative Affairs Director John Rother talked about proposed changes to Social Security. In full-page ads this week, the AARP warns that turning Social Security into a program where b…

Former Connecticut Congresswoman, democrat Barbara Kennelly is the current President of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. She was a guest along with John Rothe…

The panelists talked about the status of Medicare prescription drug legislation and what the bill may look like after House and Senate conferees finish negotiating. Topics included means tes…

Health & Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson and other officials released a report on the quality of health care at nursing homes and retirement communities. The report covered 17,000 Me…

Health and human services Secretary Tommy Thompson and other Health officials Announced a pilot program designed to help Medicare, and Medicaid recipients find affordable nursing care.

Mr. Rother and Mr. Mitchell talked about Social Security and Medicare, as well as the economics of privatization. They also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Participants talked about the rising out-of-pocket expenses paid by Medicare recipients. Among the topics addressed were prescription drug costs, premium costs, and the state of the health c…

Forum participants discussed a report detailing how workers view retirement, how they plan to continue to contribute to society, and the role that volunteer and civic organizations play a ro…

As the AARP’s top lobbyist, Mr. Rother discussed major legislative issues, Medicare, managed care, prescription drug legislation, and Social Security. He responded to audience telephone ca…

The participants talked on formulating the federal budget, tax and Social Security policy and on other topics as well. They took questions from the audience afterwards.

The Washington Journal program examined current news events and political issues through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewe…

News events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers, interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators, and viewer’s participation.

A 1994 press conference by LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF AGING ORGANIZATIONS , a coalition of 39 senior citizens organizations, discuss the report of a bi-partisan commission on entitlement reform. …

This VIEWER CALL-IN program discussed Health Care Reform and the impact on Senior Citizens John Rother, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS Beau Boulter, UNITED SENIORS ASSOCIATI…

Gene Lehrman AARP President held this news conference today to announce its position on health care plans now before congress. The American Association of Retired Persons is the nations larg…

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard witnesses testify on the civil rights aspects of health care reform. Rather than analyze the specifics for an efficient system, they addressed conce…

Following brief remarks on retirement programs, primarily Social Security, the panelists took questions from the audience.

Members of the Health Care Reform Project spoke with reporters concerning their history with the health insurance industry. Following opening statements, they took questions concerning the p…

Constance Swank and Lovola Burgess met with reporters to announce the results of a healthcare opinion poll conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons. The two AARP officials ta…

Representatives of member organizations met to support the health care proposals announced by President Clinton last night. Topics included the impact the Clinton plan will have on Americans…