WASHINGTON — In late 2003, when the Bush administration was struggling to get its Medicare prescription drug program through Congress, a timely endorsement by AARP helped turn the tide in its favor.

Non-retiring AARP Impact Award winners Valerie Harper, David Hyde Pierce, and Marlo Thomas.Photo: Getty Images Valerie Harper: “Oh, not to retire! I don’t see myself retiring in the near future — I ...

Senior citizens have until Monday to sign up for the Part D Medicare prescription drug plan. Millions have yet to enroll, and critics say the plan is simply too confusing. Noah Adams speaks with ...