WHO: Congressman Henry Waxman (D-30)
200+ residents, retirees, community leaders, volunteers
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AARP representatives
WHAT: AARP will host a forum with Congressman Waxman in W. Los Angeles to shed light on the crucial issues of health care and financial security. As pension plans disappear, health care costs increase and the economic outlook grows unpredictable, AARP members have expressed concerns about their retirement security. Through this exchange community residents hope to gain perspective on what their elected officials think about these compelling issues.
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The meeting, an effort to educate and promote discussion amongst the citizens of W. Los Angeles, is a part of a Divided We Fail series of similar meetings in all 50 states. Divided We Fail (www.dividedwefail.org) seeks effective government action on health and financial security issues and represents millions of Americans who make up a diverse cross-section of the country.
Divided We Fail will be working throughout 2008 and beyond to end the political gridlock and push for quality, affordable health care and life-time financial security. Town hall meetings are just one aspect of the effort as Divided We Fail will continue to actively engage elected officials, the media, business leaders, and the American public.
AARP is urging citizens to share their concerns and ideas, to make their voice heard. Individuals wishing to participate should register by calling 1-877-926-8300. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
WHERE: Westside Jewish Community Center
5870 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
TIME: 6:30 P.M. - 8:15 PM
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 to society as a whole. 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 our 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.
CONTACT: Charee Gillins, AARP, +1-626-585-2606 wk, +1-213-610-1816 cell, [email protected]
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SOURCE AARP California
