| United Seniors Association, based in Fairfax, Va., calls itself an "influential and effective" advocacy organization for older Americans. The Seniors Coalition, based in Springfield, Va., describes itself as an "advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens." The 60 Plus Association, based in Arlington, Va., describes itself as "an advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to seniors issues." |
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| As recently as 2001, none of the organizations listed any revenue from membership dues on their tax returns. | If you're like millions of other older Americans, you've seen their names many times before—either on fundraising appeals or on television spots promoting political candidates. (One of the groups spent more than $10 million last year on politician-promoting ads featuring Art Linkletter, the folksy television personality.) More than ever before, they've been trying to influence political campaigns and shape policies that affect older Americans. |
| But who's really behind these organizations? And are they really working to help older Americans? | |
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