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Join me this Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 P.M. for a tele-town hall, hosted by AARP-Vermont.
One of my favorite things to do each year is host senior holiday meals across the state to celebrate the season, eat good food, and hear from you about what’s on your mind. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, we cannot safely host these events this year. And while I look forward to the day when we can gather together in person again soon, I’m glad to be joining AARP-Vermont to hear directly from older Vermonters in a virtual setting. I hope you’ll join us and share your thoughts about the issues that matter most to you.
It’s no secret that the past two years have been among the most difficult of any in our lifetimes. I don’t need to tell you that the pandemic hit seniors hard and worsened many existing struggles, including access to health care, food, and housing. While the federal government was able to respond to the crisis with relief bills, like the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), more needs to be done to address the needs of older adults and working families across Vermont and the country. This town meeting will be an opportunity for me to share an update from Congress on the Build Back Better reconciliation bill and how, if passed, it will address the needs of older Vermonters.
As your Senator, it’s my job to fight for you. I want to hear from you about the issues that impact your daily life, like the cost of prescription drugs, the importance of Medicare and Social Security, or transportation access. I’d also like to hear about the issues you want the federal government to prioritize — not just for you, but for your neighbors, friends, children, and grandchildren — like student debt, paid family leave, and climate change. The more I hear from you, the better I can represent and fight for your needs in Congress.
The town hall will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday. If you are an AARP member, you may receive a call right before 4:00 P.M. that will allow you to join the call automatically. If you do not receive a call, you can watch the town hall live on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders.
I look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday.
Let’s go forward together.
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