Older Americans Act Reauthorization
The House Education & Labor Subcommittee on Human Resources heard testimony on the 1965 Older Americans Act, which is scheduled to be consid… read more
The House Education & Labor Subcommittee on Human Resources heard testimony on the 1965 Older Americans Act, which is scheduled to be considered for reauthorization this year. The Older Americans Act covered a range of social programs for senior Americans, including health programs, transportation, nutrition programs, and legal assistance. Witnesses stressed the importance of the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, which helps to maintain the independence of senior citizens. close
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- Alfred Chiplin Attorney National Senior Citizens Law Center
- Lucretia Paschall Chair American Association of Retired Persons->DC State Legislative Committee
- Daniel Thursz President National Council on the Aging
- Edwin Walker Director Missouri->Aging Division
- Sue Ward President National Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging
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