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| 12/21/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| What Does the Fiscal Cliff Debate Mean for Kansan's Retirement Security? |
| Topeka, KS - With the Dec. 31st deadline to address expiring tax and spending cuts looming, many people across the nation and here in Kansas are left wondering what Washington's budget debate means for them. Unfortunately, some in Washington are considering cramming changes to Medicare and Social Security into a year-end budget deal. AARP is providing a breakdown of the impact a shortsighted budget deal could have on the health and retirement security of Kansas seniors and their kids and grandkids. |
| 9/26/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Four Steps to Take During Medicare Open Enrollment |
| For those of us with Medicare, the fall season means more than watching our favorite football team and enjoying the foliage. October 15 through December 7 is also Medicare open enrollment season. |
| 8/21/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Ten Things You Need to Know Before Taking a Lump-Sum Pension Buyout |
| Last month, Detroit icons General Motors and Ford Motor Company notified the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. that they are terminating more pension plans - an employment benefit that was once the cornerstone of American middle-class retirement security. |
| 8/17/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Can You Spell "Compete?" |
| Hutchinson, Kansas - AARP Kansas is pleased to announce that it will sponsor the first senior spelling bee competition to be held at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson this year. Anyone who is 50 or older is eligible to enter the contest which will be help on September 13th. |
| 7/26/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| You've Earned a Say in Kansas City |
| Kansas City, Kansas- AARP Kansas is taking the debate about Social Security and Medicare from behind closed doors in Washington, D.C. and bringing it to Kansas City, Kansas next week. AARP wants to make sure that Americans have a say in the debate about how to strengthen these programs for future generations. |
| 6/12/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Five Summer Road Trip Safety Tips |
| Summer road trips are an iconic pastime-an ideal means of spending quality time with friends and family, and the ultimate way to take in the profound beauty of the American countryside. With falling gas prices, more families are planning to take road trips this summer. While getting there is half the fun, making it to your destination safely should always be the first priority. |
| 4/4/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Stay Healthy with Medicare's Preventive Benefits |
| There are so many health messages clamoring for our attention on a daily basis, even the most health conscious person can feel overwhelmed. The older we get, many of us adopt the attitude that there is not much we can do to control or improve our health.
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| 3/19/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Launches National Conversation on Health and Retirement Security |
| AARP leaders at events across the country today announced the launch of You've Earned a Say, a national conversation about strengthening health and retirement security. Through You've Earned a Say, AARP is taking the debate about Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington and making sure that all Americans have a voice in the discussion about their future.
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| 2/20/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP NATIONAL SPELLING BEE OFFERS TWO-DAY MENTAL FITNESS CHALLENGE |
| If you still remember that word you missed in the 6th grade spelling bee, AARP offers a shot at redemption: The AARP National Spelling Bee will be held Aug. 10-11, 2012 at Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Spellers must be at least 50 years old on the day of the bee in order to compete. Registration is open at www.aarp.org/spellingbee through Aug. 6.
"A group of AARP members created the AARP National Spelling Bee 17 years ago as a fun way to challenge their peers," AARP Wyoming Director Tim Summers said. "Some spellers call themselves 'word nerds' and others say they come just to meet other like-minded people."
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| 2/8/2012 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Kansas Opposes Westar Settlement Proposal |
| AARP Kansas said today it is opposed to the proposed settlement agreement announced Monday in the Westar utility rate increase case currently before the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). The KCC staff and Westar filed a settlement agreement in the $90.8 million Westar rate case that recommends the KCC approve a $50 million increase in Westar rates, including a 10% profit for Westar shareholders. Westar has asked for a 10.6% profit.
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| 1/24/2012 |
| This Press Release Contains Files For Download |
| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Kansas Announces Appointment of New Volunteer State President |
| [Topeka]-AARP Kansas Director Maren Turner today announced the appointment of Dr. Evies "Doc" Cranford, Wichita, as the state's new volunteer state president for AARP Kansas. Cranford is a retired educator and administrator for the Wichita Public School system with more than 39 years in public education in various cities throughout the country. |
| 12/1/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Give Your Parents the Gift of Financial Peace of Mind |
| During the holidays, many of us will be spending more time with our families and aging parents. Sometimes it's surprising to witness a decline in health - especially mental health - since we last saw them. Often, whether it's out of respect for our parents or simply our own discomfort, we choose to overlook the visible signs of difficulty or "diminished capacity." Without help, a family member with cognitive impairments could quickly blow his savings or, worse, fall victim to scam artists and fraudsters. If you want to help an aging relative with his financial decisions, follow these five AARP tips on how to get started.
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| 11/14/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Easier Home Maintenance This Fall |
| Want to be sure your home will be able to withstand winter's bluster? Using these simple, labor-saving maintenance tips, you can spend more time enjoying fall's splendor and less time on chores.
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| 10/14/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Now! |
| Medicare's open enrollment period, also called the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, has begun! Most, if not all, of Kansas' more than 421,000 Medicare beneficiaries should take this time to review their options to make sure they get the most out of their plan. |
| 9/29/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Walking In Your Neighborhood |
| Walking is one of the simplest modes of transportation and exercise, yet so many of us don't walk in our neighborhoods. In fact, we rarely consider walking to the bank or to the post office, even if it is less than a mile away. |
| 8/30/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| ARP Foundation: 6.5 Percent of Older Kansans Face Risk of Hunger |
| [Topeka]-Nearly 9 million Americans 50 and older face the risk of hunger, including 6.5 percent of older Kansas residents according to new research commissioned by AARP Foundation. The report, "Food Insecurity Among Older Adults," found more than nine percent of older Americans were at risk of hunger in 2009-a 79 percent increase since 2001. |
| 8/9/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Ready for Retirement? Ten Tips to Help Achieve Peace of Mind |
| A happy and fulfilling retirement means different things to different people. Once you determine what will give you peace of mind in retirement, it's important to know how you can get there financially. AARP can help you get started with 10 simple (and fun) tips.
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| 3/10/2011 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Kansas Survey: Kansans 50+ Concerned About Paying for Rising Utility Costs |
| Topeka, KS-A new AARP survey of Kansans age 50 and older finds that almost five out of 10 Kansans 50+ have difficulty paying their utility bills. With consumers reeling due to a tough economy and a brutal winter it's important that AARP Kansas devote increased time and focus to preventing unreasonable utility rate increases, especially for those who are on fixed incomes. |
| 7/15/2010 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP KANSAS KEY VOTE NEWS ALERT |
| ATTENTION NEWS DESKS: AARP is recording House and Senate roll call votes on key issues throughout the 111th Congress, and informing its members and all Americans of the results of these key votes.
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| 7/1/2010 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Kansas KEY VOTE NEWS ALERT |
| ATTENTION NEWS DESKS: AARP is recording House and Senate roll call votes on key issues throughout the 111th Congress, and informing its members and all Americans of the results of these key votes.
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| 3/22/2010 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP KANSAS KEY VOTE NEWS ALERT |
| ATTENTION NEWS DESKS: AARP is recording House and Senate roll call votes on key issues throughout the 111th Congress, and informing its members and all Americans of the results of these key votes.
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| 12/24/2009 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Thanks Senate for Passing Health Care Reform |
| WASHINGTON-AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement after this morning's passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote allows members of the House of Representatives and Senate to begin merging their respective bills and enact health reform legislation early in the New Year.
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| 11/9/2009 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP KANSAS KEY VOTE NEWS ALERT |
| ATTENTION NEWS DESKS: AARP is recording House and Senate roll call votes on key issues throughout the 111th Congress, and informing its nearly 40 million members of the results of these key votes.
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| 7/28/2009 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| MEDIA ADVISORY |
| AARP Advocates from Kansas Converge on Capitol Hill, Push for "Health Action Now" |
| 9/30/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| HAYS TO HOST AARP OPINION LEADER FORUM |
| (Hays) State and local leaders will be the featured speakers at an AARP Opinion Leader Forum (formerly known as the Western Summit) which will be held at the Fanchon Ballroom in Hays on Thursday, October 2. |
| 9/11/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Kansas Sponsored 2nd District Congressional Debate |
| AARP Kansas is sponsoring a debate between 2nd District Congressional candidates Nancy Boyda (D) and Lynn Jenkins (R) on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. The one-hour debate will take place at Pittsburg State University's McCray Hall at 1701 S. Broadway in Pittsburg. |
| 4/11/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| Press Release |
| (Topeka, KS) AARP Kansas announced today that Juan Williams, journalist and author, will be in Kansas City on April 18 and 19 to talk about Divided We Fail, an effort launched by AARP to raise the voices of millions of Americans who believe that quality health care and lifetime financial security are pressing issues facing our country. |
| 2/15/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP Rally Day |
| AARP Kansas will hold its annual Rally Day on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Members from across Kansas will gather at the State Capitol in Topeka at 9 a.m. to visit their local legislators and ask them to sign a Divided We Fail pledge to work together so that all Kansans will have affordable, quality health care and lifetime financial security. |
| 2/1/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| KANSANS ECOURAGED TO LEARN ABOUT CANDIDATES BFORE CAUCUSES |
| Topeka, Kansas- AARP Kansas, in advance of next week's caucuses, is encouraging its more than 369,000 members in Kansas and the more than 5000 activists who have signed the DWF pledge to press candidates and elected officials to make access to quality, affordable health care and long-term financial security top issues in the national political debate. |
| 2/1/2008 |
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| AARP KANSAS |
| AARP to Senators: Low-Income Kansans Deserve Role in Economic Stimulus |
| Topeka- AARP Kansas is urging Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback to support the bipartisan Baucus-Grassley economic stimulus package, which includes stimulus support for approximately 20 million Americans that depend primarily on Social Security for retirement income. |
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