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Protect Elders: Pass the Elder Justice Act
By: ecarlson
Posted: Jul 15 09
Witnessed: 1272 times
Regions: United States
Issues: Older persons
Tags: elder abuse, elder justice, elder rights, financial exploitation, NCOA, senior citizens
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