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    Rip-off. /ˈrip ˌôf/. noun, informal. unfair to consumers; something that is grossly overpriced. See also: what PhRMA is doing to boost their profits and force American consumers to continue paying the highest drug prices in the world.

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  2. PhRMA's 2017 spending was bad, but they outdid themselves in 2018—spending a staggering $3.73 BILLION on TV ads: . That's $300 million more than they spent in 2017.

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  3. Jan 3

    One issue that continues to be top of mind for Americans? Lower Rx costs. In fact, a new / poll finds 80% of respondents say it is THE top priority for both parties:

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  4. Jan 3

    LIVE from Capitol Hill: shares our excitement to meet with both new and returning members to discuss issues important to Americans 50+ & their families.

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  5. Jan 3

    It's swearing in day for the and older Americans have some New Year's resolutions for the new class: protect Social Security, Medicare and health care:

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  6. Jan 2

    We know the fight is not over. PhRMA will be back—but we are ready.

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  7. Jan 2

    PhRMA is shocked at this defeat, but we are not. We know the real reason PhRMA’s nonstop lobbying and advertising failed: our resilient activists. reports:

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  8. Jan 2

    Before the donut hole deal, drug makers paid 50% of Rx costs in the donut hole. Now, they’ll pay 70%—an increase that will help older Americans.

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  9. Jan 2

    Despite spending MILLIONS in advertising, PhRMA’s attempts to protect profits and raise Rx costs for seniors fell flat & drug makers are expected to pay more, helping America’s most vulnerable seniors with high Rx costs.

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  10. Jan 1

    Happy New Year! We look forward to a new year of fighting for Americans 50+ and the issues that matter most to seniors, like Social Security, Medicare benefits and working to lower Rx costs!

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  11. Over 500 start-up founders were asked about their experiences in the tech industry. 89 percent agreed that older people face . As for what passes as “old” in terms of discrimination, the average age given was 46.

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  12. As the government shutdown looms, the issued a statement reassuring the public that eligible households will still receive monthly benefits for January.

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  13. We wish all of our incredible volunteers, advocates and members a happy & healthy holiday season. Thank you for continuing to make a difference for people age 50+ and we hope you enjoy time with friends and family.

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  14. “While I do have an understanding of aging and dementia, I still couldn’t find caregiving resources in the community.” Thank you, Tracey for sharing your story. Find her full story and share you own here:

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  15. "A potential preholiday shutdown of the federal government would not affect mail delivery, air travel, Social Security benefits or Medicare reimbursements to doctors and hospitals." Here's what it would impact:

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  16. The President just signed the Farm Bill into law and AARP is thrilled that the five-year plan protects and keeps food on the table for millions of older Americans. Thank you to all of the advocates who called for this action.

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    19 Dec 2018

    NEW: Senate passes measure that will fund the government at current levels until Feb. 8, a key step toward averting a partial government shutdown before Friday's midnight deadline.

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  18. AARP’s most recent Report found that the average price of brand-name drugs widely used by older Americans increased at four times the rate of inflation in 2017 alone.

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  19. AARP will continue to fight for the law in Congress and the courts. We cannot allow older Americans to be cut off from the health care services they rely on:

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  20. If the is tossed out, full would certainly return and premiums for older buyers would rise sharply —

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