I just received this email from a friend. Although it is addressed to MD residents, ALL senators must be contacted. We can't allow them to exclude our seniors, while including illegals in this package. When you contact your representatives to voice your opposition to illegals receiving these benefits, please don’t forget our seniors.

Tell Senator Mikulski and Senator Cardin
to Include Americans 65 and Older in the Economic Stimulus Plan!
Send Your Senators An Email,
Then Call 1-800-795-5336 NOW!

We need your help.

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed economic stimulus legislation that would offer rebates to millions of American taxpayers. But, unless Senators alter this plan, the majority of Americans over 65 will be left out – including 20 million seniors who rely primarily on Social Security.

Senator Max Baucus has offered a proposal that would help approximately 20 million older Americans who primarily depend on Social Security for retirement income. This plan would also enhance unemployment insurance, which is especially important for older workers who have a more difficult time finding new employment after a job loss.

The Senate plan improves on the House proposal by:

Putting money into the hands of people who will more quickly put it back into the economy, and
Targeting those Americans who need it most.
It is more timely, targeted – and fair.

Tell Senators Mikulski and Cardin to support an economic stimulus plan that is timely, targeted and fair – and includes Americans of all ages.

Don’t delay! This issue is moving fast and time is short. Make your voice heard today and let your Senators know that older Americans should be included.

Once you take action, you can really help us get the ball rolling by forwarding this email to your friends and family asking them to help by making a call or sending an email. We need to make sure that Senators hear from us, as this issue is critical to the financial security of millions of older Americans.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

The AARP Advocacy Team

http://www.aarp.org/issues/