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Reshma Mehta

Biography: Reshma has spent over 8 years in the government and non-profit arena, advocating on issues such as health care reform, Medicare, Social Security, consumer protection, housing and mobility, and more. She loves trying new restaurants, watching Bollywood movies, playing skeeball, cheering for the Cubs, and getting lost all around the world.

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Tell Washington Not to Cut Social Security for Current Recipients

Posted on 12/19/2012 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

Money & Savings | PoliticsPresident Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are deep into negotiations on a fiscal cliff deal — and unfortunately, the hard-earned Social Security benefits of current retirees, veterans and workers with disabilities are on the table. The chained CPI proposal is positioned as a ‘slight tweak’ to the Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA). The problem is that for people who have paid into Social Security for decades, many of whom are barely scraping by with an average monthly income of under $1,300, …

Social Security: Bad Deal or Critical Retirement Security?

Posted on 08/7/2012 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

Money & Savings | PoliticsThe AP reported a so-called “historic shift” yesterday. According to one analysis, some of today’s retirees will have paid more in Social Security taxes during their careers than they will receive in benefits after they retire. So is Social Security a bad deal? No way! Just looking at a few examples misses the bigger picture. When you put money into Social Security, you’re buying inflation-protected, guaranteed lifetime income that is not subject to market risk. That’s not something you can get …

‘You’ve Earned a Say’ National Tour kicks off!

Posted on 08/2/2012 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsAARP is taking the national conversation about Social Security and Medicare on the road! August 3 marked the kickoff of AARP’s You’ve Earned a Say National Tour to engage more Americans in the conversation about health and retirement security and the future of Medicare and Social Security. We’ll be stopping in cities and towns across the country, as well as both the DNC and RNC conventions, the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidate debates, state fairs, and AARP’s Life@50+ member event. …

AARP Volunteers Have Their Say on Capitol Hill

Posted on 06/27/2012 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsLast week AARP volunteers from around the country flooded Washington, DC, to urge Congress to tell YOU how they would strengthen Medicare and Social Security for future generations. During over 200 Congressional visits, AARP presidents from all 50 states shared the results of the first You’ve Earned a Say questionnaire which, while not scientific, reflect the opinions of many Americans. They also shared what members and Americans from across the nation are saying:  “It’s very important that we protect Medicare …

You’ve Earned a Say!

Posted on 03/19/2012 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

Politics | Your LifeToday we are thrilled to announce the launch of You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation about strengthening health and retirement security! Through You’ve Earned a Say, we are taking the debate about Medicare and Social Security out from behind closed doors in Washington and making sure that you and all Americans have a voice in the discussion about their future.

A Look Back – and Thank You

Posted on 12/29/2011 by | Grassroots Advocacy | Comments

PoliticsAs the year winds down, we find ourselves pondering what really mattered in the last 365 days.  For us, the answer is easy – you.  Your petitions, phone calls, and emails to legislators made it possible for us to accomplish so much to improve the lives of older Americans in this country – and for that we are most grateful.

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