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AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50
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There are many ways Congress can shore up Social Security without cutting the payments Americans have earned. These are the options that the vast majority of people support. @NancyLeaMond on AARP's fight against cuts to Social Security in @washingtonpost. spr.ly/6019B1a5lN
Older Americans rely on AM radio for local news and emergency information. That’s why AARP supports the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would keep AM radio standard in new passenger vehicles. Learn more as the bill heads to the Senate: spr.ly/6019BGYiUZ
Far too many Americans find they owe the IRS dollars in tax bills for money that was stolen from them. A bill to restore tax relief has passed the House and will now be considered by the Senate.
Learn more: spr.ly/6012BG9IgQ
Reported fraud losses among Americans age 60 and older continue to rise. The AARP-backed GUARD Act would provide more funding for state and local law enforcement to combat fraud. Learn more: spr.ly/6012BG9aYY
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter behind the hit “Barely Breathing” and the Tony- and Grammy-winning composer of the Broadway musical “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56. spr.ly/6014BGnfLI
Peter Max, whose vivid, psychedelic pop art expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship, has died at 88. spr.ly/6011BGpf8L
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark rate for the first time since July 2023. Here’s how the rate hike will affect retirees. spr.ly/6017BGTaOf
Ford has recalled more than 223,000 F-150 pickup trucks over fuel tanks that could leak or detach while driving. Here’s what owners of affected models need to know. spr.ly/6013BGr3dB
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This morning, I had the opportunity to talk to the @foxandfriends crew about @AARPadvocates' recent polling in Texas, including how older voters are extremely motivated to vote and which issues matter most to them.
Find the full segment at: foxnews.com/video/6405078077…
Bob Mackie, the costume and fashion designer whose glamorous creations helped define the 1970s and dressed stars including Carol Burnett and Cher, has died at 87. spr.ly/6013BGuvSD
Social Security isn't coming up on the campaign trail - and it should. "The people who we elect to the Senate in November are almost certainly going to be the ones in the Senate in 2032 deciding what to do." AARP's @BillSweeneyDC on #NPR Morning Edition. npr.org/2026/08/28/nx-s1-589…
“Everything changed — including me — one bright morning 25 years ago.”
Longtime New York City tour guide Christina Ray Stanton reflects on Ground Zero’s transformation from the Twin Towers to a site of devastation, remembrance and renewal. spr.ly/6012BGM5yA
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Stopping fraud can't wait. That's why AARP supports the bipartisan GUARD Act, which will give state and local law enforcement the tools and training they need to fight fraud.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before launching a career in broadcasting, has died at 70. spr.ly/6015BGKf5R
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending voice, has died at 70. spr.ly/6011B1htGJ
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist, writer and co-founder of “Ms.” magazine who helped lead the modern women’s liberation movement, has died at 92. spr.ly/6010B1hgqA
As a celebrity interviewer for “Playboy,” Lawrence Grobel interviewed many high-profile stars, but none compared to the late Dolly Parton. The journalist recalls the icon’s humor and generosity — and their touching final conversation. spr.ly/6014B1f2tp
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There's a lot of fearmongering out there, but Social Security is not going bankrupt.
Here's what you need to know.
A majority of Americans across the country and party lines agree: Social Security should not be cut to “save” it. And it does not need to be. Simply put, there are many ways Congress can shore up Social Security without cuts. Despite think tanks and budget hawks saying otherwise.
Social Security is a promise, and AARP is fighting to ensure that promise is kept. spr.ly/6017B1QoS5
