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Congratulations, Donna, on a fantastic career! Delighted to say I worked with you way back when. Looking forward to hearing about your what’s next.
Last day at the @washingtonpost after 5 1/2 years and wrapping up 44 years in journalism at Gannett, AP, CQ. First job: concession stand NY Aquarium, last job: politics breaking news editor. Nonlinear career. Too many to thank.
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We're looking for a new leader for our communications team at @AARPFL! This is a great job in Tallahassee for a dynamic team leader and strategic communicator who wants to join a mission-driven non-partisan advocate for older adults. Apply here ASAP: careers.aarp.org/jobs/4680?l…
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We’re all about helping you make sure your health, money and happiness live as long as you do. And now, we’re spreading the word with the AARP Benefits Badass challenge. Do you have what it takes? Enter today at spr.ly/6017OPkcH. #BenefitsBadass
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AARP also applauds the pledge to ensure that the law enacted last year to reduce the price of prescription drugs will be fully carried out. Already, millions of seniors are saving thousands of dollars a year on insulin and lifesaving vaccines. #SOTU
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Americans should be able to trust that our leaders will safeguard the hard-earned Social Security and Medicare benefits they have contributed to and earned throughout their lives. @AARP is encouraged to hear this commitment echoed tonight. #SOTU spr.ly/60103cn0p
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Thanks to millions of AARP members who pushed Congress to lower drug prices, today Medicare covers vaccines and caps insulin prices at $35 a month. And this is just the start of the benefits from the new law that lowers prescription drug prices!!!
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Thanks to @AdvertisingWeek for hosting today’s session on why #ageism needs to be a part of advertisers’ DE&I discussion. And special thanks to @BBDONY President & CEO @Kflanik who joined me & continues to set a high bar as an industry leader who fights ageism. #AWNewYork
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Millions of people — including vulnerable older adults — are facing enormous challenges in the wake of this month’s devastating hurricanes. To support relief efforts, @AARPFoundation and @AARP will match contributions up to a total of $1M. spr.ly/6014MbPTA
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Grateful that my family and friends in Florida have made it through this storm unhurt, but recovery is going to take a long time. Here’s a great thread from @AARPFL about ongoing concerns.
Based on recent past experience, here is what @AARPFL worried about over the coming days/weeks/months beyond the immediate rescue/recovery operation:
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Join us for a Teletown Hall: Rx Affordability With
@ChrisVanHollen and @NancyLeaMond. The virtual event takes place at 11 am EST (8 am PST). Call 📞 toll-free 877-229-8493 to join.
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The House has passed the IRA making history. For the first time Medicare will be required to negotiate, there'll be penalties on drugs companies that raise prices in Medicare faster than inflation, & annual oop in Part D will be capped at $2000. Every provision will help patients
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You won't want to miss this! Tune in next Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. ET on Facebook and Vekeo for a live Teletown Hall with @ChrisVanHollen, @NancyLeaMond, Hank Greenberg and Jim Campbell for an informative discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Big @PhRMA & several of its front groups keep peddling the lie that the Inflation Reduction Act will strip $300 billion from Medicare. Here's yet another fact check that reviewed the claim and declared it FALSE. It's one of many pharma lies about the bill.
khn.org/news/article/senate-…
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AARP has delivered a letter urging representatives to vote for the historic reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act that will lower Rx drug prices. A yes vote in the House sends this bill to the President's desk — a major victory for American families: spr.ly/6017z7jfX
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AARP letter to the U.S. House of Representatives urging a vote in favor of the historic reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act that will lower prescription drug prices and keep health care affordable for millions: aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/po…
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This is a historic moment. For over 60 years, @AARP has been working to lower prescription drug prices. Thanks to today’s Senate vote, millions of Americans 50+ are one step closer to real relief from out-of-control costs for medications. spr.ly/6013zfsxH
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VP Harris takes the chair, and casts her 24th tie-breaking vote, so the motion to proceed is approved 51-50.
Schumer lays down the modified amendment. And Sen. Bernie Sanders I-VT is recognized to offer the first amendment, 5210. Up to 20 hours of debate is allowed.