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1. Okanaga Valley, British Columbia
2. Bordeaux, France
3. Finger Lakes, NY
4. Mendoza, Argentina
5. Willamette Valley, OR
6. Cape Town, South Africa
7. Napa, CA
8. Sonoma, CA
9. Barcelona, Spain
10. Yarra Valley, Australia

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American Senior Benefits Association Tees up to Help the 2012 Hill Country Classic
The annual Hill Country Classic will take place this year on April 11th and 12th and as in years past, will have a significant impact on some worthwhile charities. This year, the American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) is joining the tournament organizers in an effort to make the event bigger and better than ever.
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New Vision Discount Program Helps Seniors See a Better Future
The American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) today announced a partnership with VSP that will allow ASBA members to receive substantial discounts on vision services.
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ASBA® Tax Tips for Upcoming Tax Season
The Tax Relief Act of 2010 revived the estate tax for decedents dying after December 31, 2009, however, at a much higher applicable exclusion amount and lower tax rate than had been scheduled under prior law. The maximum estate tax rate is 35% with an applicable exclusion amount of $5 million. Read more >

Strange Brew of Legislative Efforts
Representative Jim McGovern (D-Mass), has introduced a proposed amendment to the Constitution. With strong backing by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the People's Rights Amendment restricts First Amendment rights to "natural persons", and clarifies that those rights do not extend to corporations. Read more >

CMS Announces Participation of 27 ACOs in Medicare Shared Savings Program
On April 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 27 accountable care organizations (ACOs) have entered into agreements to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) that was authorized by the Affordable Care Act.
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ASBA's Quarterly Newsletter is Out!

• You and Your Eligible Family Members Can Purchase Long Term Care
• About the 3in4 Need More Campaign

Hey Man, What's Your Credit Score?
The key to financial happiness is not just accumulating lots of money, although that wouldn't hurt. Having a high credit score in the Great Recession is like having the American Express Centurion Card (available by invitation only). Doors open up and everybody treats you like a king. Read more >