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What is the role of the National Council of Senior Citizens in the AARP?

The National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and AARP are not affiliated, and the NCSC was a rival organization that ceased operations some time ago. The key takeaway is that to understand the role of the National Council of Senior Citizens in the AARP, you must understand that they are separate entities with a history of differing philosophies and competing advocacy efforts.