#union #iww #ows #p2 #tlot #tcot AARP Members Oppose Cuts to Medicare/Medicaid http://www.aflcio.org/Blog/Political-Action-Legislation/AARP-Members-Oppose-Cuts-to-Medicare-Medicaid A powerful ally has joined in the fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid benefits. AARP President A. Barry Rand wrote a strongly worded letter to President Obama and Congress, stating that the organization's membership overwhelmingly opposes benefit cuts to Medicare or Medicaid as part of any deal to lower the deficit by the end of the year. A survey of members of the AARP shows that more than 70% of members said they want Washington to focus on improving and strengthening health care for seniors. They also are opposed to any changes to the programs that would weaken benefits for seniors who live on limited, fixed incomes..