Title: What Type of Interest Group is the AARP? | Sapling
Headings: What Type of Interest Group is the AARP?
What Type of Interest Group is the AARP?
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Considerations
In the 1980s, the AARP came under scrutiny of Republican Senator Alan Simpson. Simpson believed that the AARP was abusing its status as a non-profit organization and was being run to make money for then-leader Leonard Davis. The investigation found no evidence of wrong-doing on the part of Davis or the AARP and the matter was dropped. Considerations
Currently, the AARP offers insurance, financial planning and investment, discounts on travel and services, as well as information on political issues for its members. The AARP negotiates with corporations, insurance carriers, and travel organizations in order to secure these discounts, but is not affiliated with the organizations beyond that. There is some controversy over the financial services offered by AARP Financial, however, as some people assume that AARP Financial is a wholly-owned subsidiary or a direct affiliate of the AARP in some way. According to the AARP's website, however, the company known as AARP Financial, Inc., is not affiliated with the AARP but merely is licensed to use the AARP name in the conduct of its business for the AARP. Advertisement
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