En español | WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to the White House’s FY2021 budget proposal:

“AARP is encouraged that the President continues to support comprehensive prescription drug reform. It is outrageous that Americans continue to pay the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs. The House has passed legislation, and the President has called on the Senate to act. Now is the time for bipartisan action to lower prices for seniors and all taxpayers.

“We are however deeply concerned about proposed funding reductions to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, nutrition assistance, caregiver support, housing assistance, and other assistance for older Americans. AARP calls on Congress to protect these critical programs that millions of Americans rely on for their health and financial security.”

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