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Senate Republicans discussed the impact the almost half trillion dollars in Medicare cuts contained in the Democrats' health care bill will have on the quality of care currently enjoyed by the approximately 40 million American seniors using the program, particularly the 11 million using Medicare Advantage.
Senate Republicans discussed the impact the almost half trillion dollar Medicare cuts contained in the Democrats' health care bill will have on the quality of care currently enjoyed by about 40 million American seniors using the program, particularly the 11 million using Medicare Advantage.
During health care debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators point out that Medicare cuts in the Democrats' health care bill will mean reduced benefits for seniors.
At a press conference in the US Capitol, Republican senators emphasize that cutting seniors' Medicare is not the way to pay for health care reform.
During health care debate on the Senate floor, Senate Finance Chairman Baucus (D-Mont.) admits the true cost of the Democrats' $2.5 trillion health care bill while Republicans question him about Democrats' attempts to use budget gimmicks like separating a bill to pay for adequate Medicare reimbursements to doctors the so-called doc fix from health care reform legislation.
Republicans: Medicare Cuts, Higher Taxes, and Higher Premiums Are Not Health Care Reform
Dec 02 2009
Republicans emphasize that Democrats' health care bill, which would raise taxes, cut Medicare, and increase premiums, is not health care reform.
During the health care debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators emphasize that cutting seniors' Medicare is not the way to pay for health care reform.
During debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators point out that the Democrats health care legislation would ration patients access to health care and put government in control of medical decisions that should be made by patients and their doctors.
During the health care debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators urge all pro-life senators to stand for life and vote against proceeding to the Democrats' health care bill, which lacks adequate conscience protections and would force taxpayers to pay for abortions.
During the health care debate on the Senate floor, Republicans emphasize that Democrats health care bill would increase insurance premiums for American families already struggling with the high cost of health care.