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During this holiday season, you may decide to buy yourself a new electronic toy — or take the big step of helping a parent or older loved one get online through a new computer laptop, tablet or Smartphone.

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Courtesy, Mass Home Care The FY 2013 budget was released from Conference Committee last night. According to the State House News, “the Speaker returned to the chamber at 6:42 p.m. He said although we have one remaining piece of legislation it appears we have an agreement to the fiscal 2013 budget. Tomorrow it is our intention to have a [...]

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By Juliet Williams SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein told the Democratic faithful on Saturday that they must work to retake the House of Representatives next year or risk deep GOP budget cuts that would hurt seniors and poor people the most. The four-term senator from California, who faces re-election next year, told delegates [...]

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For seniors, a group that takes voting seriously, Obama’s health care overhaul legislation was a driving issue. Fifty-three percent said the measure should be repealed — and almost all of this group backed Republican House candidates on Election Day. Among all voters who are younger, 46 percent want the law revoked.

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“Our vulnerable residents should not be bearing the brunt of budget cut after cut – especially in tough economic times.” — Jessica Costantino, AARP Massachusetts

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