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Why AARP Is This Year’s ‘Seniors’ Shame Of The Union’

There was little doubt that President Joe Biden would claim the ludicrously named Inflation Reduction Act as an accomplishment in his State of the Union address. American seniors ought to be outraged that he did. And they should be equally outraged with the AARP, the self-proclaimed advocate for older Americans, whose aggressive advocacy for the misguided spending bill possibly served as the political lynchpin ensuring its passage.

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ICYMI: Jon Decker Discusses AARP on Conservative Commandos Radio Show

Executive Director of American Commitment Jon Decker recently joined President of Frontiers of Freedom Institute George Landrith on the “Conservative Commandos Radio Show” to discuss AARP’s historic failure to advocate in the best interest of American seniors. There are a lot of questions seniors need answers to, whether it’s why AARP supported Obamacare or the reason behind the group’s ecstatic endorsement of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. Click here to watch the full interview and…

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Whom Does AARP Really Represent?

Behind its never-ending feel-good marketing campaigns, AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is a multi-billion-dollar organization that spends millions lobbying Congress and state legislatures — making the organization an influence-peddling powerhouse. Though the group boasts 38 million senior citizens as its members, it’s not clear how many of its positions benefit America’s retirees. But AARP certainly serves as a useful lobbying arm for the health-insurance industry, particularly health conglomerate UnitedHealth.

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According to the AARP, What Healthcare Affordability Issues are Most Important for Policymakers to Address?

AARP’s own research shows health insurance premiums, deductibles and co-pays as the most important healthcare costs people want policymakers to focus on. Yet, AARP is seemingly silent on these priority concerns compared to others. Why is that? Source: aarp.org A recent study conducted by Chris Jacobs of Juniper Research Group, may help answer that question by explaining the multi-billion dollar financial partnership between AARP and UnitedHealth Group), the nation’s largest insurer. Jacobs explains that this…

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Jon Decker: AARP Virginia is advocating against the interests of seniors

A recent article from Crystal Graham highlights AARP’s disappointment that the Virginia legislature rejected the creation of a so-called “Prescription Drug Affordability Board” (PDAB). In doing so, AARP has once again revealed the enormous disconnect between the organizations stated policy objectives and the interests of senior citizens whom they purport to represent.

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Chris Jacobs: Congress Should Investigate AARP

Why would an organization that claims to advocate for seniors support a bill that raided nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars from Medicare? As with most things in Washington, the answer comes by following the money. In passing the inaptly named Inflation Reduction Act last year, Democrats reduced Medicare spending by more than $250 billion — most of which lawmakers used to fund climate pork, hiring 87,000 IRS agents and other unrelated priorities.

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Jon Decker: Motives questioned

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP Nebraska State President Suzan DeCamp’s piece touting the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a disingenuous regurgitation of her organization’s attempt to twist the truth around the law. Never mind that her letter’s opening is nearly identical to an article written by AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh, but DeCamp’s characterization of the IRA as a victory for seniors could not be further from the truth. Nebraska seniors deserve better than a…

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Jon Decker: AARP’s Electioneering Poses Conflict of Interest

AARP goes to great lengths to maintain its public image as a politically unaffiliated senior advocacy organization. However, a quick peek behind the scenes makes it clear this image is largely a mirage.  For years, the organization nurtured this perception, which helps the group skim by supporting polarizing policy proposals with little to no criticism. It’s time we address the truth about AARP and the conflict of interest that emerges from its false “objectivity.” Seniors…

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