The biggest agenda topic at the Bogalusa AARP meeting October 27 was the National
AARP “Take A Stand” Campaign which urges the presidential candidates to share their position on Social Security.
Why is it important? Because 60 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits and 170 million are paying in now and counting on it for their retirement. Social Security keeps 22 million Americans out of poverty. Particularly affected are 15 million elderly, minority families, and 1.1 million children. These facts make Social Security and possible cuts a major issue of concern for AARP.
Emma Dixon, president of the Bogalusa Chapter of the AARP, shared a letter from U. S. Senator Bill Cassidy addressing his support of Social Security.
In other business, the chapter recognized the late Roy Dale Freeman, longtime former president of the Bogalusa Chapter and provided information on Caregiving and support for Caregivers.
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