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STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD SUBMITTED TO THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
on
Budget Enforcement Mechanisms
May 4, 2011
AARP 601 E Street, N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 20049
For further information, contact:Nora Super(202) 434-3770
Government Relations & Advocacy
On behalf of our members and all Americans age 50 and over, AARP appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on federal budget enforcement mechanisms and their impact on current and
future retirees. AARP believes that the nation’s long-term debt requires attention and we are committed to lending our support to a balanced approach that addresses the nation’s long-term
fiscal challenges. However, in addressing these challenges, we must not lose sight of the need to protect vital programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other important
programs that older Americans rely on every day for their health and retirement security.
From surveys, town hall meetings, ongoing correspondence and numerous other interactions, we know older Americans are deeply concerned about the deficit and our nation’s fiscal health.
However, they also want to make certain the promises made to them regarding Social Security and Medicare — which help them plan for and gain a measure of security in their retirement -- are
kept both for them and for their children and grandchildren.