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Shopping For Armed Forces In Hemet
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
For many young people in tiny Hemet, Calif., the first stop after graduation is that town's Armed Forces Career Center. More than five years into the Iraq war, the center provides one-stop-shopping for potential Army, Navy and Marine recruits.
Why Rural U.S. Towns See More Casualties
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Residents of Hemet, Calif. know all too well about military casualties. They're not alone — that town's story has been repeated in rural communities across the country. We examine why soldiers from rural areas are more likely to die in combat and how voters in those areas see the Iraq war.
Is Obama Sliding To The Center?
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Some of the Democratic candidate's supporters are expressing frustration with what they see as a slide toward the center. Markos Moulitsas, founder of The DailyKos political blog, discusses how Obama is trying to appeal to moderates.

The Talk of the Town

The Chill
Nick Paumgarten Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
If you had stumbled into Banjo Jim’s, in the East Village, on a recent Wednesday night and encountered a sixty-something guy leading a band through a fervent rendition of “Wild Thing,” for an audience of two dozen or so, you might have concluded, “This is lame,” and slipped back . . .
Oily Speculations
James Surowiecki Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When bad things happen, it’s always nice to have a scapegoat. So, with Americans furious about soaring oil prices, Congress has gone in search of someone to blame. There are a number of usual suspects to choose from, depending on your politics--OPEC, greedy oil companies, lily-livered environmentalists opposed . . .
Obama’s Iraq Problem
George Packer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In February, 2007, when Barack Obama declared that he was running for President, violence in Iraq had reached apocalyptic levels, and he based his candidacy, in part, on a bold promise to begin a rapid withdrawal of American forces upon taking office. At the time, this pledge represented conventional thinking . . .

 

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Almanac of Policy Issues: Seniors Issues - News, background information and links on the Older Americans Act and other federal programs affecting the nation's senior citizens, including Meals on Wheels.
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Beverly Foundation - Pasadena non-profit organization focusing on important issues affecting older adults especially mobility and transportation within the community.
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California United for Nursing Home Care - Advocacy organization focusing on adequate funding of care and quality of services. Includes research data and news stories.

CARIE - Organizations whose mission is to improve the well being, rights, and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education, and action.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) is a non-profit organization, based in Philadelphia, dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people. ]

Cash Balance Pensions and Retirement Plan Conversions - Site that tracks pension and retirement issues from a public policy perspective.

Center on an Aging Society - Non-partisian public policy institute that studies the consequences and opportunities of population aging for all aspects of society.

404 ElderHope Ethics and Law Page - This page provides information, links, and book recommendations that relate to the needs of seniors and their caregivers. It especially focuses on advance directives and end-of-life planning.
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Health and Retirement Study (HRS) - The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year.
Meta Description: [ The Health and Retirement Study (HRS) is a rich source of longitudinal, cross-sectional data for researchers and policymakers who study aging. The HRS is based on a national sample of over 22,000 individuals who are interviewed every other year. ]

Moving Ideas: Social Security - Reports, progressive links and action alerts on Social Security issues.
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) - Umbrella organization advocating to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. Includes policy papers and press releases.
Meta Description: [ Making it Easier for Millions of Older Persons Nationwide to Live Independently ]

National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging - Promotes active healthy aging through good nutrition. Includes monthly reviews of related journals, public policy and legislation updates.

Texas Silver-Haired Legislature - Non-profit group advocating on issues affecting older adults in the state. Includes details of resolutions, a directory, newsletters and a calendar of events.
Meta Description: [ The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature strives to promote good government for Texas by directly involving Senior citizens in the legislative process. TSHL provides a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate of Senior issues, advocacy training and an avenue for older citizens to serve as a resourc... ]

The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups - Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.
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The Mobility Needs of Older Americans - Describes how an aging society adds to a range of transportation problems. Includes an overview of special approaches and solutions.
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U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - Conducts a continuing study of matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of older people. Site includes hearings, events, and links to related government agencies.

Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby - Forum for senior advocacy groups throughout the state. List of key issues, officers and member organizations.
Meta Description: [ The Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby advocates for seniors in the state of Washington, lobbying state legislators, analyzing issues, developing and promoting positions supporting senior issues. ]