WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer Nancy A. LeaMond issued the following statement in response to President-elect Biden’s proposal to combat COVID-19 and provide economic relief:

“For months, AARP has called for action to improve the health and economic security of older Americans and all Americans. There is tremendous demand for vaccines, and this is the most important task facing the new Administration. We are pleased this proposal includes a new focus and necessary funding to improve vaccine distribution and steps to protect long-term care residents and staff who have been devastated by this pandemic. We are also pleased to see several key measures, including economic stimulus payments, additional funds for nutrition assistance, paid sick and family leave to keep families healthy, and aid to state and local governments. AARP urges quick action on these policies to help our nation get past this deadly pandemic.”

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