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With the possibility of
sizable automatic budget
cuts looming for Jan. 1, some
older Americans fear that vital
government programs could be on the
chopping block. The automatic cuts,
known as sequestration, were put in place
when the congressional supercommittee
failed to agree on deficit re-
duction measures last year.
Sequestration was supposed
to be so onerous that Congress
would never let it happen. But
with the possibility of getting
congressional agreement on
anything less likely than ever, the onerous has
become the possible. Defense spending
and many domestic programs would take
a big hit, but there is a bit of good news.
Social Security, Medicare payments to
beneficiaries, and Medicaid would
escape the axe. But discretionary
programs that affect older peo-
ple, including home-based
nutrition, Meals on
Wheels, transit
and housing, are sub-
ject to a hit of up to 8. 4
percent. “What is coming is
not good, and what the alternative
could be might be considerably worse,”
says Cristina Martin Firvida, director of
government affairs for AARP. “We’re in
a situation where we could pick from be-
tween a bad outcome or a
much worse outcome. You will
hear a lot of very frightening
things about what this could
all mean. It could get worse
before it gets better.” The
potential cuts are evenly split,
with $55 billion each for defense and nonde-
fense discretionary programs in 2013. There
would also be $11 billion in reductions to
Medicare providers, not beneficiaries. “If
they go with a sequester, and also lessen
defense cuts, then the sequester’s
impact on all federal programs
would be much more harsh,”
says Tim Gearan, senior leg-
islative representative
for AARP.
4 Months
and
Counting
WASHINGTON WATCH
The new book’s title just about says it all. ; Author
Kerry Hannon interviewed people who have resumed
work after retirement, lost their jobs or changed
careers to follow their passion. In AARP Great Jobs for
Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and
Healthy … and Pays the Bills, you’ll learn about salaries
and qualifications, and you’ll get tips for finding jobs
online, freshening your résumé and starting a business. ; Available for preorders now at aarp.org/Great
Jobs or in bookstores nationwide Sept. 25.
BOOKS
Find a Job at Any Age
Thinking about a job move? Check out Work Reimagined,
AARP’s new online service, powered by LinkedIn. The
site connects experienced workers to openings with
employers who have pledged to recruit across all age
groups. Many of the companies, including retail, health
care and financial services, are award winners in the AARP
Best Employers for Workers Over 50 program. Also, join
in discussions with other workers, business owners and
experts, and get the latest news about the work world. Log
on at workreimagined.org.
JOBS
Network at Work Reimagined
