October 23, 2009 correspondence to a. Barry rand

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United States House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means 1102 Longworth House Office Building (202) 225-3625 Washington, DC 20515-4708 http://waysandmeans.house.gov OCTOBER 23,

2009 Mr. A. Barry Rand, CEO AARP 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Dear Mr. Rand: