AARP Responds to 2024 State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “AARP was encouraged that the State of the Union addressed many of the most important issues to older Americans today, including protecting Social Security, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and addressing our nation’s caregiving […]

AARP Statement on House Committee Approval on Fiscal Commission Legislation

WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement today following the House Budget Committee vote approving fiscal commission proposals that include Social Security and Medicare: “Today’s vote by the House Budget Committee sets up a process where 7 Members of Congress can ram through drastic cuts to […]

AARP Statement on New CMS Proposal to Require Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Levels

AARP Statement on New CMS Proposal to Require Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Levels WASHINGTON— AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposal to require federal minimum staffing levels in nursing homes. “COVID-19 revealed what AARP and […]