[Trump] One step forward, and one back for seniors?

Find out how the White House is prioritizing older Americans [AARP Real Possibilities] [AARP Real Possibilities] February 2020 [Hands clapping photo]( In yet another move to highlight the need for lower drug prices, President Trump used part of his State of the Union and asked Congress to finalize a bill to address this out-of-control problem. Let's get this done! The House has already acted. It's time for the Senate to pass bipartisan legislation. {NAME}, we’re still waiting for you to add your voice. [Please, email your senators and tell them you demand action on out-of-control prescription drug prices.]( [Red photo of White House outlined in black]( Proposed budget and seniors President Trump’s proposed 2021 budget would reduce funding for Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid, caregiver support, and other assistance for older Americans. This isn’t the first time a White House budget has suggested reduced investments to programs that are essential for older Americans. While these cuts are unlikely to go into effect, we need to put a stake in the ground that we won’t stand for cuts to these programs. [See our statement here.]( [This proposal is a no button]( [Collage of seniors]( Are you 50 or over and a founder of a nonprofit? This year, up to five AARP® Purpose Prize® award winners will each receive support from AARP and their organizations will receive $50,000 to help broaden the scope of their work. Applications accepted until March 31, 2020. Winners announced this fall. [See official rules here.]( Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2020. See official rules [here](. [Apply to the Purpose Prize award today!]( Your medical bills, on drugs Even with insurance coverage, Americans still struggle with medical bills. One key reason? Skyrocketing prescription drug prices. [Hundreds of AARP advocates have shared their thoughts on Facebook — will you chime in and let us know how high drug prices affect you?]( [illustration of medical bills piling up]( In the News [The Many Benefits of Volunteering]( [Millions of Americans Can Start Voting Early]( [High Cost of Insulin to Treat Diabetes Becomes Hot-Button Election Issue]( Fun Stuff Which president was the first to hold a televised news conference? - 1) Ronald Reagan - 2) Dwight Eisenhower - 3) John Kennedy - 4) Franklin Roosevelt Scroll down for the answer We are AARP: Rodney from Ohio [Photo of Rodney and wife Henrietta]( As a pastor, Rodney takes care of his congregation of 1,000+ members — and his wife, Henrietta, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Rodney says being a pastor and a caregiver is difficult, but his first priority is his wife. [Read on and share your own caregiving struggles.]( Fun Stuff Answer 2.) Dwight Eisenhower. This 1955 news conference was recorded, not live — that didn’t come along until President Kennedy in 1961. [Now, keep going and see if you can get the other nine questions in our U.S. Presidents Trivia Quiz!]( [Donate]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Unsubscribe from AARP Advocacy]( | [Unsubscribe from all AARP e-mails]( [AARP.org]( | [AARP Privacy Policy]( [AARP 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049]( © Copyright 2020 [online fundraising, advocacy & donor database]( [nonprofit software](