David Certner

AARP

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Legislative Policy Director for AARP

David Certner on KCRW

Last week, the  Wall Street Journal  quoted John Rother, policy director of the AARP saying, "The ship was sailing. I wanted to be at the wheel when that happens."

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Last week, the Wall Street Journal quoted John Rother, policy director of the AARP saying, "The ship was sailing. I wanted to be at the wheel when that happens."

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