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Yesterday, AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond made AARP's stance on age discrimination known: AARP fully and "vigorously" - according to the New York Times - backs the proposed legislation Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.

President Obama has expressed his desire for stimulus funds to go toward expanding high-speed rail service in the country.

Looks like sunny California isn't as sunny as it seems. New research conducted by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that 47% of California residents aged 65 and older are unable to pay for basic needs. The Mercury News reports:

Health IT, already popular concept, has received a huge boost in funding from the stimulus package. But will doctors use it?

Be sure to learn about all the money in the stimulus package that's for you.

Earlier this week Congress voted on a stimulus package aimed at reviving the economy.

While it's been quite a dramatic year, older Americans have had many victories to celebrate as 2008 comes to an end. Here are a few reasons we have to celebrate: