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2002 Congressional Voting Record
Thursday, August 29, 2002
This November 5, retirees and older Americans
have the opportunity to make
their voices heard loud and strong at the
polling booth. America’s seniors
traditionally vote in disproportionately
higher numbers than the rest of the
voting population, especially in mid-term
congressional election years like
2002. So it comes as no surprise that this
past year has seen much activity in
Congress directed at older Americans.
Unfortunately, there have been few
positive results. Issues such as the creation
of a comprehensive Medicare
prescription drug benefit plan, pension
protection reforms, a patients’
bill of rights, and the longterm stability of
Social Security still remain
unresolved. Yet elected officials will
try to convince older Americans
that they are on their side.
