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Entrepreneurs' Organization: Mark Cuban on Trust, AI, and Entrepreneurship - 5 Lessons for Founders
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Mark Cuban on Trust, AI, and Entrepreneurship: 5 Lessons for Founders
At a recent EO Rise event in Beverly Hills, the famed entrepreneur and investor shared candid insights on leadership, innovation, AI adoption, and business growth, offering fellow entrepreneurs a practical framework for building companies that endure amid ever-changing technologies and markets.
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In July, more than 400 EO members from 19 Entreprneurs Organization (EO) chapters gathered in Beverly Hills, where entrepreneur,
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Mark Cuban on Trust, AI, and Entrepreneurship: 5 Lessons for Founders
At a recent EO Rise event in Beverly Hills, the famed entrepreneur and investor shared candid insights on leadership, innovation, AI adoption, and business growth, offering fellow entrepreneurs a practical framework for building companies that endure amid ever-changing technologies and markets.
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In July, more than 400 EO members from 19 Entreprneurs Organization (EO) chapters gathered in Beverly Hills, where entrepreneur,investor, and television personality Mark Cuban joined fellow entrepreneur and innovator Falon Fatemi for a wide-ranging fireside chat. Hosted by EO Los Angeles, the conversation spanned topics ranging from healthcare disruption to leadership lessons to artificial intelligence to the future of entrepreneurship. The session concluded with a surprise announcement: Mark was awarded honorary lifetime global EO membership, an honor bestowed only twice before in EO's history.
Throughout the discussion, Mark explored several themes that have shaped his career. Here are five of the most compelling lessons he shared with entrepreneurs:
1. Trust Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Many founders focus on product, pricing, or marketing as their primary differentiators. Mark argued that trust is often the most powerful advantage.
Discussing his new venture, Cost Plus Drugs, he explained that the company was built around radical transparency. Rather than hiding costs, the company openly shows customers its actual drug costs and markup. That transparency, he argued, creates trust in an industry where trust is often scarce. "You can literally turn trust into a formula," he noted. "Trust equals transparency divided by self-interest."
For entrepreneurs, the lesson extends far beyond healthcare: Customers increasingly want to understand how businesses operate, make decisions, and create value. The more transparent founders can be about those processes, the easier it becomes to build lasting loyalty.
2. Alignment Matters More Than Authority
One of Mark's most candid admissions involved his early mistakes as a leader.
In his 20s, he believed effective CEOs had to be demanding and always in control. Over time, he learned that approach created fear rather than performance. The turning point came when he realized that great organizations are not built through authority alone.
"You have to be able to align your goals as an entrepreneur, both financial and general mission goals, not just with your employees, but with your vendors and your prospects and customers too," he said. "When you get that alignment with everybody, that is when magic happens."
Founders often spend enormous energy managing friction. Mark, though, learned that alignment reduces friction before it starts. When employees, customers, and partners understand the mission and believe in it, businesses move faster and operate more effectively.
3. AI Should Help You Learn, Not Think Less
AI was one of the event's central themes, but Mark pushed back against the notion that its primary value is automation.
Instead, he described AI as one of the most powerful learning tools ever created. Entrepreneurs who use it to deepen their understanding will gain a lasting advantage. Those who use it merely to avoid thinking may fall behind.
"There are two types of people when it comes to AI," he said. "People who want to use it so they do not have to think or learn anything, and people who want to use it so they can learn everything."
For founders, that distinction is critical. The winners in an AI-driven economy will be those who leverage AI to learn the most.
4. Continuous Iteration Beats Waiting for the Perfect Idea
Mark's career has been defined by identifying obvious opportunities that others dismissed, whether in streaming media or healthcare. He encouraged entrepreneurs to treat innovation as an ongoing process rather than a one-time breakthrough. "You can always look for ways to innovate; you can always look for ways to improve, and you should," he noted. "Entrepreneurship is really about continuous iteration, with or without AI."
The message is especially relevant in a rapidly changing business environment. Markets and technologies evolve constantly and companies that keep iterating remain competitive long after their initial success.
5. Execution Builds Brands
While many startups obsess over brand-building, Mark argued that reputation is ultimately driven by performance, not promotional spending. Brands build equity when customers consistently receive value and share positive experiences with others.
"Good brands are built through execution," he said. "Bad brands are built by what your customers and stakeholders say about you, not what you say about yourself."
For entrepreneurs, the takeaway is straightforward: Before investing heavily in perception, focus on delivering exceptional results. A great customer experience remains the most potent marketing strategy.
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Interested in having access to unique events like these? Learn more about becoming an EO member.
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Original text here: https://eonetwork.org/blog/mark-cuban-on-trust-ai-and-entrepreneurship-5-lessons-for-founders/
[Category: Business]
ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
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ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap
The Commission's Atlantic Menhaden Management Board approved Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for public comment. The Draft Addendum considers options to reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap (Bay Cap) by up to 50% and distribute the cap more evenly throughout the fishing season.
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release:
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ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap
The Commission's Atlantic Menhaden Management Board approved Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for public comment. The Draft Addendum considers options to reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap (Bay Cap) by up to 50% and distribute the cap more evenly throughout the fishing season.The options aim to alleviate a concentration of effort that may be affecting other fisheries within the Bay and other potential ecological impacts.
The Draft Addendum was initiated in response to concerns regarding declining pound net harvest and catch per unit effort in the Bay in recent years, coinciding with an increase in the concentration of reduction harvest in the summer months, and the possible downstream effects on menhaden predators.
The Draft Addendum also includes options that link the Bay Cap to the coastwide total allowable catch to maintain a more fixed proportion between the two, as well as options to distribute the Bay Cap into three quota periods to prevent a concentration of reduction harvest in the spring and summer of the fishing season.
A press release will follow with details on the availability of the document for public comment, the public hearing schedule, and how to submit written comments. This information will also be available on the Atlantic Menhaden Draft Addendum II Action Tracker webpage. A public comment form will also be available as another option to submit input on the Draft Addendum's specific options.
The Board will meet to review submitted comments and consider final action on the addendum in November 2026 at the Commission's Annual Meeting in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Original text here: https://asmfc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pr13_AtlMenhadenDraftAddendumII_PublicComment.pdf
[Category: Environment]
AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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New AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
While Katie Hobbs (D) holds narrow overall lead, Andy Biggs (R) leads among highly motivated voters 50+, who accounted for 64% of the electorate in 2022.
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Today, AARP released new polling showing that Arizona's highly engaged older voters could play a decisive role in the tight race for state governor this November, with issues including affordability, strengthening retirement security, keeping utility rates manageable and increasing
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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New AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
While Katie Hobbs (D) holds narrow overall lead, Andy Biggs (R) leads among highly motivated voters 50+, who accounted for 64% of the electorate in 2022.
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Today, AARP released new polling showing that Arizona's highly engaged older voters could play a decisive role in the tight race for state governor this November, with issues including affordability, strengthening retirement security, keeping utility rates manageable and increasingtransparency in long-term care facilities top of mind for these voters at the ballot box.
Voters age 50+ accounted for 64% of the electorate in the last midterm election (2022), and AARP's new survey found that this high level of engagement continues: 85% of voters 50+ rated themselves a "10" on a 10-point motivation-to-vote scale, compared with 65% of voters under 50. Swing voters make up 16% of Arizona's electorate, and half of them (8% of the overall electorate) are age 50+. Overall, the survey found that roughly one in eight Arizona voters 50+ are swing voters, underscoring their outsized role in one of the nation's most competitive midterm battlegrounds.
"Arizona's older voters are a critical voting bloc that both gubernatorial candidates should be competing for in the lead-up to this year's election," said Nancy LeaMond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer. "Voters 50 and over are highly engaged and consistently turn out at the polls at outsized rates. In a race this close, candidates who speak to the issues older voters care about -from rising prices to protecting Social Security and Medicare - could pull into the lead."
In the close governor's race, Katie Hobbs leads Andy Biggs among all voters (52% to 44%), while Andy Biggs leads among voters 50+ by nine points (53% to 44%). Hobbs's lead is driven by voters under 50, particularly those 18-34 who prefer her by a sizable 54-point margin.
* "Arizonans over 50 are a vital demographic for this year's candidates, and they're looking for leaders who understand the cost pressures they're facing every day," said Brendon Blake, AARP Arizona Director of Advocacy. "From the cost of groceries and housing to health care and utility bills, voters want practical solutions that protect their financial security and support aging independently."
AARP's polling found that swing voters 50+ are deeply concerned about retirement security, ranking it as one of the top four issues driving them to the polls. The survey also found that among voters over 50:
* 78% favor creating a retirement savings program for Arizonans without access to one.
* 80% support requiring the Arizona Corporation Commission to consider consumer affordability and financial hardship when setting utility rates.
* 3-in-4 Arizonans support giving families the right to monitor care electronically in long-term care facilities.
AARP commissioned the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward (R) and Impact Research (D) to conduct the survey of likely Arizona voters. This is the third poll in AARP's 2026 battleground polling series, following surveys of Ohio and Georgia. The firms interviewed 913 likely voters statewide. The survey was done between July 26 -28, 2026. The interviews were conducted via live interviewer on cell phone (40%) and landline (15%), as well as SMS-to-web (45%). The sample was randomly drawn from the Arizona voter list. The margin of sampling error at the 95% confidence level for the 913 statewide sample is +-3.2%.
View the full survey results at www.aarp.org/az2026voterpoll and more information on our poll at www.aarp.org/AZpoll. Additional information about AARP's 2026 battleground polling series is available at www.aarp.org/voterpolls2026.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org, aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPLatino and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/2026-08-06-new-aarp-arizona-poll-close-governors-race-could-hinge-on-older-voters/
[Category: Sociological]
Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture today will mark up legislation to reauthorize the farm bill, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) and other critical nutrition initiatives. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, issued the following statement
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DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Senate farm bill would move nutrition security in the wrong direction
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture today will mark up legislation to reauthorize the farm bill, which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) and other critical nutrition initiatives. The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, issued the following statementin response:
"Families across the country are already feeling the impact of losing food assistance as a result of sharp cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congress should be focused on strengthening nutrition security and helping people afford healthy food. Instead, the Senate Agriculture Committee is primed to advance legislation that ignores what's happening in communities nationwide and risks pushing even more families into nutrition and food insecurity.
"The consequences of recent SNAP cuts are no longer theoretical. Preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show participation dropped by more than 4.5 million people, an 11 percent decline, between July 2025 and April 2026. Behind those numbers are real people, many of whom are children, who no longer have the food assistance they need. Rather than addressing those challenges, this bill moves in the wrong direction.
"No one should lose access to healthy food because their state is being forced to absorb costs it is not prepared for. With states facing financial obligations under SNAP that are not sustainable, families are paying the price. At a time when healthy food is already out of reach for too many people, Congress should be restoring and strengthening food assistance, not making it harder for families to put nutritious meals on the table.
"Food and nutrition security are essential drivers of health. SNAP helps families afford nutritious food, supports healthy development in children, leads to better health outcomes and strengthens local economies. When people can consistently access healthy food, communities are healthier and more resilient. That's why Congress should be focused on expanding and modernizing this program, not adding new barriers for eligible families or shifting new financial burdens onto states.
"The American Heart Association urges members of the Senate Agriculture Committee to vote 'no' on the farm bill under consideration this morning and asks lawmakers to reject any farm bill that fails to restore the SNAP cuts enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Congress should advance policies that advance nutrition security, expand access to healthy foods and support the health and well-being of people in every community."
Additional resources
* American Heart Association resource: Farm Bill Policy Statement
* American Heart Association resource: Farm Bill Fact Sheet
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/senate-farm-bill-would-move-nutrition-security-in-the-wrong-direction
LEI for South Korea Increased Again in June
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for South Korea Increased Again in June
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) for South Korea increased by 1.1% to 119.9 (2016=100) in June 2026, after increasing by 0.8% in May.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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LEI for South Korea Increased Again in June
Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) for South Korea increased by 1.1% to 119.9 (2016=100) in June 2026, after increasing by 0.8% in May.The LEI expanded by 5.1% over the six-month period between December 2025 and June 2026, a substantially faster rate compared to the 2.0% growth over the previous six-month period between June and December 2025.
The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index(r) (CEI) for South Korea also increased in June by 1.6% to 113.1 (2016=100), following a 1.1% decline in May. Overall, the CEI expanded by 1.3% over the six-month period between December 2025 and June 2026, slightly slower than the 1.7% growth over the previous six-month period.
The next release is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. ET.
The South Korea LEI increased again in June
The gain was driven mainly by strength in the index of inventories to shipments, stock prices, and exports components, which helped to offset weakness in private construction orders
The annual growth rate of the South Korea LEI held steady at a strong level for yet another month in June, indicating tailwinds to economic activity in the near term
About The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r) (LEI) and Coincident Economic Index(r) (CEI) for South Korea
The composite economic indexes are key elements in an analytic system designed to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle. Comprised of multiple independent indicators, the indexes are constructed to summarize and reveal common turning points in the economy in a clearer and more convincing manner than any individual component.
The CEI reflects current economic conditions and is highly correlated with real GDP. The LEI is a predictive tool that anticipates-or "leads"-turning points in the business cycle by around three months.
The six components of the Leading Economic Index(r) for South Korea are:
* Stock Prices
* Yield of Government Public Bonds
* Real Exports FOB (3-month moving average)
* Value of Machinery Orders
* Index of Inventories to Shipments
* Private Construction Orders
The four components of the Coincident Economic Index(r) for South Korea are:
* Industrial Production
* Wholesale and Retail Sales
* Total Employment
* Monthly Cash Earnings
To access data, please visit: https://data-central.conference-board.org/
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the Member-driven think tank that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead(r)(r). Founded in 1916, we are a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. TCB.org l Learn about Membership
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Original text here: https://www.conference-board.org/topics/business-cycle-indicators/korea
AGA Journals Go Online Only in 2027
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026:
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AGA journals go online only in 2027
Instant research access, guided by member feedback.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, AGA's flagship journals Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH) will transition to online only distribution.
* This allows AGA to deliver peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and breakthrough findings to your screen weeks faster.
* Readership data indicate a strong preference for immediate, mobile-friendly digital access,
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BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026:
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AGA journals go online only in 2027
Instant research access, guided by member feedback.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, AGA's flagship journals Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH) will transition to online only distribution.
* This allows AGA to deliver peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and breakthrough findings to your screen weeks faster.
* Readership data indicate a strong preference for immediate, mobile-friendly digital access,and article PDFs at the point of care.
* The change also responds to environmental concerns by moving away from paper printing, plastic wrapping, and freight shipping.
Eligible members will have the option to continue receiving printed journals. We will share additional details about how to opt in during your annual membership renewal.
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Original text here: https://gastro.org/news/aga-journals-go-online-only-in-2027/
[Category: Medical]
AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
Americans deserve accountability, not shortcuts.
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AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond testified in Congress before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency" to lay out AARP's message: to protect and strengthen Social Security, without cuts, and without shortcuts.
The overwhelming majority of Americans, across party lines, oppose
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
Americans deserve accountability, not shortcuts.
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AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond testified in Congress before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency" to lay out AARP's message: to protect and strengthen Social Security, without cuts, and without shortcuts.
The overwhelming majority of Americans, across party lines, opposecuts to Social Security. Proposals to short-circuit the normal legislative process limit the scrutiny that protects what Americans have earned -- and a process that restricts debate and amendments can become a glide path to cuts that could not withstand consideration in full public view. If Congress aligns itself with what the American people are asking for -- protecting and strengthening Social Security without cuts -- it will find that no shortcuts are necessary.
Here in the Senate, it is this Committee that is charged with the substantial responsibility of protecting Social Security. You were elected by your constituents and chosen by your peers to make these weighty decisions. You have amassed deep expertise, and you are supported by dedicated staff steeped in Social Security policy. If you choose to strengthen Social Security without cuts, you will have the support of the vast majority of Americans -- and you will have AARP as a committed partner.
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Social Security can be strengthened for generations to come, and Congress is fully capable of doing it. Social Security is not "going broke," as some have claimed. According to the 2026 Trustees Report, absent Congressional action the combined trust funds are projected to be depleted in 2034, at which point only 83 percent of scheduled benefits would be payable -- and the retirement fund alone faces depletion in late 2032, which would mean an automatic cut of roughly 22 percent. That is a serious challenge -- but it is a solvable one, and Congress solves problems of this scale all the time. Every year, Congress passes appropriations exceeding $1.7 trillion -- more than four times the size of Social Security's projected annual shortfall in 2034 -- and enacts the National Defense Authorization Act. When the task is important and urgent, Congress acts. Acting sooner makes the task easier, and it would shore up Americans' confidence in Social Security's future and, more broadly, in Congress itself.
That is why our message today is one of confidence in this institution: Congress should do this work itself. AARP opposes the pending proposals to hand Social Security's future to a commission or outside entity, or to force changes through fast-track procedures that restrict debate and amendments.
In LeaMond's full testimony, she discusses the failures of prior commissions and why Congress must prioritize strengthening Social Security head-on, rather than outsourcing this difficult work.
Full written testimony is available here (https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/politics/advocacy/2026/08/leamond-sfc-testimony-8526.pdf).
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About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org, aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPLatino and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/2026-08-05-AARP-Urges-No-Benefit-Cuts-Demands-Transparency-on-Social-Security-Legislation/
[Category: Sociological]
