Protecting your pocketbook

Article Abstract:

The American Assoc of Retired Persons State Legislative Committee achieved three significant successes during 1996. It helped pass probate reform in Hawaii, fought back telephone rate increases in Washington state and helped defeat an attempt to repeal health care reform in Kentucky.

Political aspects, Washington, Hawaii, Kentucky

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Setting the agenda

Article Abstract:

The various state legislative committees of the American Assoc of Retired Persons are monitoring a number of new regulations that could affect seniors. Details about legislation concerning telecommunications, electric utilities, tax reform, health and education are presented.

Laws, regulations and rules, State government

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News from the front

Article Abstract:

The AARP Foundation Litigation unit is actively working on cases involving deceptive prize promotions, age discrimination protection, a foreclosure on the home of an elderly woman and Medicare/HMO rights. Legislative goals are also described.

United States, Aged, Elderly

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