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AARP Backs House Health Care Reform Bill
The AARP Thursday endorsed the sweeping health care reform bill crafted by House Democrats.
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WASHINGTON (November 5, 2009)--The AARP officially endorsed the House Democratic health care bill Thursday, giving the legislation a major boost two days before the measure is set for an historic vote.
AARP Senior Policy Adviser John Rother said Thursday that the 40-million member organization backs the House bill, which he said the measure closes the coverage gap in Medicare prescription benefits, puts strict limits on what health insurers can charge older workers who are too young for Medicare and creates a voluntary, long-term care insurance program.
Officials with the seniors lobby said the organization lost 150,000 members since July 1 because of the group's support for health overhaul, but in that time, it also registered 2.7 million new members and renewals.
Officials said they were confident their members would see the bill's benefits.
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We canceled our membership with AARP. What a bunch of idiots. There must be a bribe somewhere in the woodpile, it will all come out sooner or later. Glenn Beck or Rush will smoke it out.
Observer, why do most of the conspiracy theorist tend to support Dems? I guess that's easier than the hard work of the truth. If you would like to join the rest of us in the real world we sure could use some help with real dialog about what is going on.
I wonder how much the insurance companies are paying all these "concerned citizens" to speak out against healthcare reform?
