Lower drug prices are desperately needed and enormously popular, with 6 out of 7 voters in support. Our elected leaders promised to stand up to Big Pharma, and we thank Angie Craig and the others who are working to keep that promise. washingtonpost.com/health/2021/11… #FairRxPricesNow

VERY BIG NEWS: Congress is on a pathway to finally let Medicare negotiate lower drug prices! Thank you, Ron Wyden, for being a champion on this issue! See AARP's statement below. spr.ly/6016Jn2bQ

Thank you Peter DeFazio for your commitment to lowering drug prices in the Build Back Better plan. Oregonians agree that now is the time to stand up to Big Pharma and let Medicare negotiate for lower Rx prices. #FairRxPricesNow

Another day, another reminder to Congress: Seniors take an average of 4-5 meds per month. The average Medicare beneficiary's annual median income is $26K. Seniors cannot afford to continue paying the highest Rx prices in the world. Let. Medicare. Negotiate. #FairRxPricesNow

We've been fighting for lower drug prices for YEARS. Today - Congress has a chance to act. 🚨CALL your member of Congress: 844-641-0622🚨 Tell them to vote YES today to lower drug prices. #FairRxPricesNow

Reminder for those with the power to do something (Congress): Rx prices are rising - fast. For example, the retail price for #Revlimid (treats cancer) went from $84,178 in 2005 to✨$267,583✨ in 2020. 26,616,925 U.S. residents are diagnosed w/ cancer. They need #FairRxPricesNow

Trump, Tucker Carlson, and Steve Bannon are fawning lapdogs for Putin, a vicious enemy of freedom. If they love authoritarian systems so much, they should go work for Putin. Meanwhile, here at home, let’s fight to preserve government of, by, and for the people!

Our 2022 Community Challenge grantees are making a difference all across Oregon! AARP Livable Communities #community #communities #makeadifference

Last month we met with Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan for our Video Voter Guide shoot. Find out how she would tackle age discrimination, prescription drug affordability, family caregiver support, and creating an age-friendly state at aarp.org/ORFuture

Last month we met with Oregon gubernatorial candidate Betsy Johnson for our Video Voter Guide shoot. Find out how she would tackle age discrimination, prescription drug affordability, family caregiver support, and creating an age-friendly state at aarp.org/ORFuture

Last month we met with Oregon gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek for our Video Voter Guide shoot. Find out how she would tackle age discrimination, prescription drug affordability, family caregiver support, and creating an age-friendly state at aarp.org/ORFuture

AARP Oregon asked the candidates for governor how they would help make Oregon an #agefriendly state. Here's how they answered. youtube.com/watch?v=OvUSLr… #orpol #oregonvotes #oregonelections #agefriendlyoregon AARP AARP Advocates Christine Drazan Betsy Johnson Tina Kotek

AARP Oregon Asks the Candidates: Creating an Age-Friendly State - YouTube m.youtube.com/watch?v=OvUSLr…

AARP Oregon donates $10,000 to assist Southern Oregon fire recovery efforts original.newsbreak.com/@edy-zoo-16006…

On February 6, AARP Oregon staff and volunteers showed up to support #HB2800--our workplace #agediscrimination bill--before the House Business & Labor Committee. Learn more & read the AARP Oregon testimony: aarp.org/ORFuture #orpol #orleg #agefriendlyoregon AARP Advocates

Great to be here in DC with AARP Oregon Volunteer state president J Michael Schultz meeting our delegation to talk about family caregiving, protecting Social Security,and defending Medicaid and SNAP

I pressed Trump’s nominee for a commitment to protect Head Start. He refused. This isn't over. Kids should be safe from this admin’s reckless cuts.

The senator behind the new tax deduction for people who don’t itemize has a long history in the charitable world. Sen. James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, spent 15 years running a nonprofit Christian youth camp. Learn why he feels an obligation to speak up for nonprofits

From Wall Street Journal Opinion: Clean energy is the path to a more secure, affordable and healthy future. It’s time for America to follow California’s lead, writes Gavin Newsom. on.wsj.com/3TXvEjg

Social Security is the bedrock of retirement, lifting tens of millions of seniors out of poverty and providing one of the only sources of inflation-protected income for most retirees. Social Security must be protected. spr.ly/6011fkXM5