House subcommittee opens hearing looking into AARP 's tax-exempt status . Republicans say AARP `` no longer operates like a seniors advocacy organization '' it is now an arm of the insurance industry that lobbies for tax breaks and other benefits to its members, including Medicare coverage for prescription drugs and health care services such as eye exams and dental work.
House subcommittee opens hearing looking into AARP 's tax-exempt status . Republicans say AARP `` no longer operates like a seniors advocacy organization '' Democrats say the hearing is `` political payback '' for AARP 's support of health care reform .