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The findings from a fourth economic survey of the state units on aging conducted in May 09 revealed that despite the funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, 60% of states must reduce their agencies' budgets for FY10. While ARRA funding allowed states to maintain food and nutrition programs, over 20% of states indicated they will cut back services and programs include Older Americans Act, disability, Medicaid, and home- and community-based services and supports.
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home-delivered meals; adult protective services; budget cuts;

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Follow-Up Report - Jan 09 <a href="/sites/default/files/hcbs/files/160/7966/EconomicDownturnFollowup.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a>
Press Release July 09 <a href="/sites/default/files/hcbs/files/160/7967/PressRelease.pdf" target="_blank">PDF</a>
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