Seniors Association Praises Cable Choice Reform

Seniors Association Praises Cable Choice Reform

ARLINGTON, Va., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 60 Plus Association, a nonpartisan seniors advocacy group, today hailed passage of Florida's "Consumer Choice Act of 2007" as a long-awaited victory for Florida consumers, who will finally have choice over their cable service providers.

"60 Plus has always advocated for open competition in all markets because it drives down prices and improves service quality," said Jim Martin, President of the Association. "Empowering Floridians with the benefits of consumer choice will save millions of dollars and create thousands of jobs. It will invigorate the state's broadband economy and accelerate the pace of technological innovation. This is win-win for all concerned."

"States that have already introduced competition have seen monthly cable bills shrink while protecting the diverse priorities of individual communities," Martin said. "The Association's quarter million supporters in Florida, most of whom live on fixed incomes, should see immediate benefits from this legislation, and we all look forward to seeing the governor sign this important bill into law."

The 60 Plus Association is a 15-year-old nonpartisan organization taking on important issues such as death tax repeal, saving Social Security, working to lower energy costs, affordable prescription drugs and other senior-friendly issues featuring a less government, less taxes approach. 60 Plus calls on support from nearly 4.5 million citizen lobbyists. 60 Plus publishes a quarterly magazine, SENIOR VOICE, and a Scorecard, bestowing a Guardian of Seniors' Rights award on lawmakers of both parties who vote "pro-senior." 60 Plus has been called "an increasingly influential senior citizen's group" and "the conservative alternative to the AARP." 60 Plus has established a membership benefit program. To join 60 Plus or for further information, please go to our website at http://www.60plus.org/ or call 877-560-PLUS (7587).

Source: 60 Plus Association

CONTACT: Ed Fulginetti of 60 Plus Association, +1-703-807-2070

Web site:

http://www.60plus.org/

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