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Topic: AARP lobbies against Medicare
changes that could hurt
its bottom line |
AARP lobbies against Medicare
changes that could hurt
its bottom line
Washington Post, by Jerry Markon
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Posted By:Dreadnought, 12/3/2012 11:01:55 PM
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| As Washington debates whether to cut federal retirement programs as part of a deal to tackle the nation’s debt, one of the most powerful advocates for preserving them could have millions of dollars riding on the outcome. AARP, the highly influential lobby for older Americans, is fiercely opposing any Medicare or Social Security cuts and emphasizes that it is fighting for the good of its members. But the proposals for changing Medicare also could affect AARP’s bottom line. AARP has long played a dual role. It advocates for the interests of seniors, and it makes money allowing its name
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
Objectivity, 12/3/2012 11:56:19 PM (No. 9047133)
AARP is a private marketing organization masquerading as a ´not-for-proft´ senior ´advocacy´ outfit.
How so many seniors fall for their tripe astounds me .....
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Smart11344, 12/4/2012 12:09:02 AM (No. 9047138)
Wasn´t AARP initially BIG supporters of Obamacare? Then they must have read the bill after it was signed to disc over what it really was about. Seniors do need to be aware of the pitfalls coming to Mesdicare and SS.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
moonlightflip, 12/4/2012 12:15:59 AM (No. 9047143)
drop aarp! there are other organizations. i joined AMAC.
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
lylacat, 12/4/2012 12:42:25 AM (No. 9047157)
I cut up my AARP card. AARP sided with the wretched and horrid 0bamacare. I will never give AARP another dime in my lifetime. AARP has proved themselves to never be trusted.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
oh-heck, 12/4/2012 12:52:37 AM (No. 9047164)
AARP, AMA, Pharma, and the hospital associations all made secret agreements with the Obama administration. All are getting screwed but because the agreements were secret, all they can do is attempt to salvage what they can. They are doing this by fighting the governors who are the only players representing the People and are trying to walk away.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
ColonialAmerican1623, 12/4/2012 1:04:05 AM (No. 9047172)
Never understood why the insurance commissioner in every state did not go after AARP for marketing UHC as their own policy. On page three it says they receive 4.5% of every premium dollar going to ´their´ UHC Medigap policy. Greedy considering most group health agents have had their livihood taken away thanks to Zippycare.
Not only are seniors leaving AARP, but giving up UHC because of the cost.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
LanieLou, 12/4/2012 3:10:33 AM (No. 9047236)
Funny.... AARP had no problem when ObamaCare took $500B from Medicare to cover medicaid! Obozo put his buttboy in charge of AARP in early 2009. AARP is just like MoveOn.org now.
I think this is a warning sign that Obozo will use AARP to spread his lies on all the MSM shows, explaining how the GOP wants to rob seniors so the rich get richer.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
DWIM, 12/4/2012 5:34:52 AM (No. 9047285)
This article really helped me. Now I know that every AARP-branded item contains a kickback to them (generalizing on what was in the article actually). So now I know who to NOT buy. If it´s them, don´t. ´Course I cut up their card years ago. Geez! They´re just like the euphemistic ´Planned Parenthood´.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
lazyman, 12/4/2012 5:54:31 AM (No. 9047289)
I cut up their junk mail and send it back to them in their pre-paid envelope. Join the fun!
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
mickturn, 12/4/2012 9:38:05 AM (No. 9047661)
How typical of a Lib run organization...totally corrupt and in business strictly to get rich on OUR money!
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
mitzi, 12/4/2012 9:43:27 AM (No. 9047674)
The AARP could save a fortune in paper, printing and postage overhead if they stopped sending so much junk mail.
I probably get half a dozen mailings a week ... directly from mailbox into shredder.
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