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Advocacy. Action. Answers on Aging - and More!

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Take Action Tomorrow, Feb. 6th, to Protect Medicaid! Join Justice in Aging and partners across the country to send a clear message to Congress: Don’t cut Medicaid! Call to reach your member of Congress: 1-866-426-2631. See what % of people in your district rely on Medicaid 👇

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Thank you for your continued advocacy
for the Older Americans Act!

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ADVOCACY UPDATE: Congress Prevents Government Shutdown, but No OAA Reauthorization- Continued Advocacy Needed for OAA Reauthorization!

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The OAA Reauthorization bill will die when Congress adjourns. It may be possible to gain support from the new committee leaders to move the already brokered bill early in the new session.

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Relationships with new and returning Members of Congress and their staffers must be formed to ensure older adults are protected and prioritized. Your continued advocacy will be just as important with the next Congress.

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Much of the 2025 legislative outlook remains uncertain, but what is certain is that your advocacy will be needed!

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The temporary funding bill keeps funding for OAA programs & services safe until March 14, but, unfortunately, this does not mean this funding will continue to be preserved in the remainder of the fiscal year—it all depends on what the 119th Congress decides to do in a few months.

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This is a huge disappointment. The OAA bill had bipartisan and bicameral support and deserved to be passed before the end of this Congress, regardless of the legislative vehicle.

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The CR bill did not include reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). The bipartisan deal crafted just days ago included a bipartisan five-year reauthorization of the OAA.

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The bill, passed by the House just hours before the gov't shutdown deadline and by the Senate shortly after the deadline, maintained OAA funding and provided authorization and funding for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) funding through March 2025.

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Last night, Congress passed an end-of-the-year legislative package that includes a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that extends Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations levels through March 14, 2025.

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A shutdown was narrowly avoided by Congress last night, but reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was left behind for the new Congress to tackle after political drama among Republicans upended the bipartisan deal made earlier this week.

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Urge Congress TODAY to Protect
OAA Reauthorization! Call your US Rep. @ 1-202-224-3121, Senator Patty Murray: 1-202-224 2621, & Senator Maria Cantwell: 1-202-224-3441 to ensure that the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 before the end of the year 🙏

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Last week, Washington voters did not pass Initiative 2124. Therefore, no changes have been made to the law governing the WA Cares Fund and exemptions to the program. Learn more: https://t.co/HDYhpsCKh9

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If I-2124 passes, it'll be devastating for WA residents who need access to home care, medical equipment, and more. The long-term care benefits program must stay, which is why you should vote #NoOn2124

Learn more: https://t.co/02oSEXPaiR

#NoI2124 #WaElex @No_On_2124

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WA Cares Fund: helping working Washingtonians cover your tomorrows!
To learn more, we recommend this article by AARP Washington: https://t.co/k8a2AFsOUK

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Zelda Foxall of Seattle is voting NO on Initiative 2124. The burden of caregiving often falls on women and if I-2124 passes, the burden will only get heavier. Learn more at https://t.co/JciZZxPLPL #waelex #no2124

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
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Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme.

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Nutrition programs are a crucial part of the safety net for low income older adults. Please follow the link in the comments to ask Gov. Inslee to sustain funding for Senior Nutrition Programs in his budget!

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Write Gov. Inslee today: