AARP Responds to Senate Passage of Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package

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"AARP congratulates Senate leaders, who came together across partisan divides to create a package that will include older Americans to fairly and effectively boost our troubled economy.

"From the beginning, we have insisted that any economic stimulus package be timely, targeted and fair. We urged the Senate to include support for people who need it most and would more quickly put the money back into the economy. By extending stimulus support to approximately 20 million Americans who depend primarily on Social Security, this package will do just that.

"The bipartisan agreement that led to today's vote is the successful completion of a sometimes difficult, yet important, process. The discussion on an economic stimulus package began with an almost exclusive focus on tax rebates and incentives. Along the way, the American people spoke up, asking their leaders to look at options that would help all Americans. Our leaders listened; they proposed, debated and agreed to a better and more inclusive solution.

"We think problems that affect everyone require solutions that involve everyone. Today we learned what can happen when Americans engage our leaders - and when leaders push through partisan gridlock - to address national problems. AARP and our 39 million members are proud to have played a part.

"We hope today's bipartisan cooperation continues beyond the stimulus package. Our country needs the leadership of elected officials to address the economic concerns of all Americans, including solutions to two of the most important issues we face - access to affordable health care and lifetime economic security."

AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50 + educators; and our website, www.aarp.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,Puerto Rico, and theU.S. Virgin Islands.

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