Bruce Carlson

Associate State Director for Communications-AARP Washington. Media on successful aging, livability & financial security. Host of AARP Washington State Podcast.

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BREAKING: Social Security Trustees Report released today, projecting the long-term financial health of the Social Security program. Learn the details and AARP's response here: https://t.co/GlMy2Nze0R

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Without action, revenue will only cover a portion of what Americans have earned. AARP is calling on Congress to act to protect and strengthen Social Security, so people can count on it now and in the future. https://t.co/VdQf3U3Fan

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan just issued the following statement in response to today's report on the health of the Social Security trust funds. https://t.co/qMWGAn4XQ3

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Right now, fraud victims may be hit with massive tax bills on money that has been stolen from them.

Our tax code shouldn’t unfairly penalize these folks who are already struggling... Talk about adding insult to injury.

The bipartisan Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act could fix this.

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Volunteer lead Ed Escalante joined @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor to give the audience tools to fight back against scams. @repadamsmith #Fraud

[John Hishta @jhishta]

Look, medications just plain don’t work if folks can’t afford to take them...

So we'll keep fighting for #FairRxPricesNow

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 New report finds Rx prices continue to rise after entering the U.S. market while falling in similar countries: https://t.co/WsahI6E8cL

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🎉We’re excited to welcome Kirkland, WA - Government to the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities! This important step brings Kirkland into a growing national movement to make communities more livable for people of all ages.

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Great to participate in Rep. Adam Smith's "Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud Event today at Kent Senior Activity Center. Thanks Dist. Dir. Gloria Molina @RepAdamSmith for inviting our volunteers Ed & Jim to educate along with @SocialSecurity @CMSGov & @KCProsecutor. #Fraud

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 @BillSweeneyDC statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected drug companies’ appeals challenging Medicare drug price negotiations:

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Ed Escalante of Bellevue is our lead volunteer for advocacy. Whether it’s advocating for strengthening Social Security in Washington DC or more support for family caregivers in Olympia, AARP Washington volunteers are vital to making sure the voices of people age 50+ are heard.

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Thanks to Miguel Valencia from Congressman Michael Baumgarter's office who came to our fraud prevention event at CenterPlace in Spokane Valley. We need more education & better laws to protect all of us from scams. Appreciate Miguel joining us! @RepBaumgartner #FraudWatchNetwork

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Kay Tomlinson with AARP Washington says AI has supercharged scams, making fraudsters more believable and efficient while allowing them to target multiple people at once.

https://t.co/X6gj9sp14n

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WA lawmakers have failed to regulate crypto kiosks. Kudos to Anacortes for putting consumer safety first. If the state won’t act, cities are right to step in.
Anacortes bans crypto kiosks https://t.co/qyqyXRUZQ4

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Join us in fighting for more support for America's 63 million family caregivers: https://t.co/wQmBpTw8sb

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Seattle resident & AARPWA volunteer Dori Gillam is featured in this article on how accessory dwelling units (ADUs) offer older adults a way to age in place, stay close to caregivers & offset housing costs. Learn how AARP is advocating for wider adoption. https://t.co/3FIGwbtdC5

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Great meeting with staffers Declan Sklut & Tara Hartnett at Senator Patty Murray's office in DC today to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @PattyMurray

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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Jane Scarborough at Congressman Michael Baumgartner's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepBaumgartner

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Great meeting with Legislative Asst Michelle Fowler at Congressman Adam Smith's office in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepAdamSmith

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Our volunteer state president Ron Chew met with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene today in DC to talk about how we can protect Social Security, support family caregivers, fight frauds and scams & make life better for Washingtonians as we age. #AARPOnTheHill @RepDelBene