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Health care bill debated in AARP forum

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A debate on whether society is obligated to provide health care for all was one of the topics aired Saturday at a forum hosted by the local chapter of the AARP.

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Just One

Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Oct 26, 2009
 
Just one comment from Rand, the AARP CEO, is all that's needed.
No reason to hold these pow wows IMO.
Let Rand speak up!
Waiting, waiting, waiting!
Jody Daniel

Mount Prospect, IL

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Thursday Nov 5
 
You supported this junk health card bill!

YOU LOOSE. CLICK..
That is the sound of my support hanging up your organization and it's left wing views!

I hope members do the same are you are to foolish to know what the American Citizens want or need!
Old Obie

Lincoln, NE

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Monday Nov 16
 
What Does AARP get by supporting OBAMA CARE?
Read below:
The AARP got a financial windfall in return for its support of the healthcare bill. Over the past decade, the AARP has morphed from an advocacy group to an insurance company (through its subsidiary company). It is one of the main suppliers of Medi-gap insurance, a high-cost, privately purchased coverage that picks up where Medicare leaves off. But President Bush-43 passed the Medicare Advantage program, which offered a subsidized, lower-cost alternative to Medi-gap. Under Medicare Advantage, the elderly get all the extra coverage they need plus coordinated, well-managed care, usually by the same physician. So more than 10 million seniors went with Medicare Advantage, cutting into AARP Medi-gap revenues.

Presto! Obama solved their problem. He eliminates subsidies for Medicare Advantage. The elderly will have to pay more for coverage under Medigap, but the AARP -- which supposedly represents them -- will make more money.(
Rocky Boecher

Florence, AL

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Thursday Nov 19
 
Why would anyone remain an AARP member knowing that the organization fully supports the Obama health care package which will be funded largely through large MEDICARE cuts. This is an outrage, especially when we have paid into the system all of our working lives with the promise of top medical care upon retirement. I for one cancelled my membership in AARP to join an organization that has our interests at heart: The Seniors Coalition.

Good luck folks
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