Which of the following statements about the rights of older Americans is LEAST accurate?
A. Despite, or perhaps because of, the various forms of discrimination they face, elderly Americans generally wield little political power or influence.
B. Some graduate schools reject older applicants out of hand, because such applicants will have fewer years to ply their trade.
C. In 1986, Congress phased out mandatory retirement for all but a few occupations, such as firefighting.
D. Since 1967, federal law has protected workers over the age of 40 from unreasonable discrimination based on their age.
E. Because senior employees often make the most money, they are also often targeted for firing by employers looking to cut costs.
Answer: A
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