And then you are likely to die when youre 67 or 68, so today, the Fastest Growing age group is in this country is people over the age of 85 and the second is over the age of 100, so we are living really 20, 30 years longer than our parents or grandparents did, so as we think about public policies, about not only Social Security and medicare, but mobility and this whole wealth of brainpower that is just sitting there in their 60s and 70s and 80s. How can we as a society engage the 50 plus generation in helping us to solve some of our ills in this country . Host why is it that we are living longer . Guest i think it is a lot to do with our advances we have made in medicine and technology. We are also hopefully eating healthier and exercising. We know that people who have a better eating habits and are both physically and mentally active, that they tend to live longer and if you feel good about what you are doing our latest Research Says you will live another six or seven years longer if
Aging, Joanne Jenkins who also serves as ceo of aarp. Ms. Jenkin, 60 is the new 40, right ms. Jenkins, 60 has been afforded, right . No, that is not true. 50 years ago 50 and it looks good. That is part of what disrupt aging is all about. The way we are a genus changing and 50 is not the 30th 60 is not the new 40. It is okay and we ought to be c comfortable with what age we are, that middle age is really extending well beyond 60 and 65 but this increased longevity. People are living centaur make him a 30 years than they ever anticipated. What does that mean Public Policy wise what does that mean publicly pop Public Policy wise . Huge application, not only for here in the us, but around the world. When Social Security was originally put in place some 80 years ago, life expectancy, work expectancy was around 62. You would work till you were 62 and then you are likely to die when youre 67 or 68, so today, the Fastest Growing age group is in this country is people over the age of 85 and th
Aging, Joanne Jenkins who also serves as ceo of aarp. Ms. Jenkin 60 is the new 40 . Data is not true 50 is the new 50 and looks good that is what a. J. Is allar about the way aging is changing by 60 is not the new 40 the 50th is the new 50 and that is okay and we should be comfortable that middle age is well beyond 60 or 65 to increase longevity living 20 or 30 years longer than they ever anticipated,. Host what does that mean Public Policy bias . Hugis huge implications not only in the United States but around the of world when Social Security was put in place 80 years ago Life Expectancy or, work worked expectancy was 62, and you bled diary as 67 or 68. Today the fastestgrowing age group rose those over 85 and second is over 100 so we are living 30 years longer than the grandparents did. If we think of public paula c. Social security and medicare and mobility and brainpower that is just sitting there in their 60s and 70s and 80s i read get society engaged perplex. Host wire reliving
Retired air force colonel morris davis was formerly the top prosecutor for terrorist suspects held at guantanamo bay. Colonel davis spoke at the National Press club recently, explaining what he sees as the problems with the military trials at guantanamo bay. All right. Good morning, everyone. Is this on . Can you hear me okay . Sure. Okay, its a small room. Im loud. Good morning. Thank you so much for joining us. I am molly mcincludeky. Im a member of the board of governors here at the National Press club and a freelance journalist, and im so proud to welcome colonel morris davis to this newsmaker this morning. During an election cycle that has seen an increasing crackdown on press freedoms and an administration that has also become known for censoring its critics and journalists alike, i can think of few more relevant guests than colonel davis to join us day. Now, morris davis was the former chief prosecutor for the Guantanamo Military commissions, and he later spoke out publicly agai
Committee come to order, house bill 1124. May postpone proceedings on measure matter adopting amendment on which recorded vote is ordered. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. First item House Resolution 737 condemning and censuring commissioner of Internal Revenue service, the clerk will designate the resolution. House resolution 737. Condemning and censure John Koskinen international revenue. Issued a subpoena to John Koskinen. Ask it read and be opened at any time. Without objection, so order. Now recognize myself for five minutes to explain resolution. Complying with subpoena is mandatory, not optional. Truthfully testifying before congress is also mandatory. When a senior official doesnt fulfill core duties of compliance with subpoena and testifying truthfully to congress, there must be repercussions. House resolution 737 as introduced is a necessary repercussion for irs commissioner John Koskinen. His conduct deserves condemnation and censur