AARP Responds to Senate Vote on Economic Stimulus Package

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Sloane, AARP's Director of
Government Relations and Advocacy, issued the following statement in response
to a failed procedural vote in the U.S. Senate that would have allowed
consideration of a bipartisan economic stimulus package introduced by Senate
Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley
(R-IA).

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"We're disappointed by tonight's vote and we expect the Senate to fix this.

"AARP has been vocal in our position that any stimulus package should include
a rebate for the approximately 20 million Americans who depend primarily on
Social Security. According to a poll we released yesterday, an overwhelming
majority of likely voters (90%) agree with us that including older Americans
is important.

"AARP members remain very engaged, and we plan on keeping them informed as the
debate unfolds. AARP and its members will insist that Congress be responsible
for their votes."

AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+
have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and
affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates
for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or
candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin,
our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in
Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50 +
educators; and our website, www.aarp.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated
charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons
in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We
have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

SOURCE AARP

Jim Dau of AARP, +1-202-468-3919