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Republicans: We Need Real Health Care Reform
Dec 10 2009
During debate on the Senate floor, Republican senators emphasize that Democrats' health care bill which would cut Medicare, increase health insurance premiums, and drive up the deficit is not health care reform.
Health Care Reform Bill Is a Job-Killer
Dec 09 2009
Business leaders join Republican senators to emphasize that taxes in Democrats' health care reform bill would seriously damage small businesses, who are responsible for a majority of the job creation in this country.
Republican senators point out that Democrats' health care legislation will decrease seniors' Medicare benefits, increase insurance premiums, and drive up the deficit. Republicans believe we should start over and take a step-by-step approach in order to achieve real reform.
Senator Byrd Decries Senate's Sunday Session
Dec 06 2009
Back in October of 2004, Senator Byrd led a mini-revolt on the Senate floor during a rare Sunday session. Today we're watching Democrats attempt to pass a $2.5 trillion health care bill that will raise taxes, increase premiums and cut Medicare. The Senate's President Pro Tem's remarks are still relevant five years later.
Senate Republicans emphasized the need to restore the Medicare benefits millions of seniors will lose due to the massive Medicare cuts -- including cuts to home health care benefits -- in Democrats' health care legislation. Instead of taking half a trillion dollars from Medicare to fund a new program, Republicans want to focus on strengthening Medicare so seniors who have spent their lives paying into the program get the care they deserve.
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.
