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THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
~ Protecting the Health and Economic Future of Older Americans ~
January 7, 2010
NEWS RELEASE
Entitlement Commission Will Fast-track Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
New Web Video details the New Year's surprise Fiscal Hawks hope to Deliver to millions of Americans in 2010
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has produced a new video on Congressional proposals to create an Entitlement Commission targeting massive cuts to Social Security and Medicare. The Commission plans would put these cuts on the legislative fast track with limited debate and no amendments.
You can see our video "Fast Track" on the National Committee's YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/NationalCommittee
The commission idea certainly isn't new; however, fiscal hawks are now using the economic mess created by years of failed borrow and spend policies as an excuse to balance the budget on the backs of Social Security and Medicare. The National Committee and its millions of members and supporters know that these vital programs have provided the only stable and reliable retirement benefits for millions of Americans suffering during this devastating economic recession. Contrary to the political rhetoric, Social Security and Medicare did not cause our economic woes; instead, they certainly have reduced the suffering for millions of seniors and their families.
This web video is just the latest in a long list of efforts by the National Committee to educate the public and Congress about the true consequences of this Commission, including:
Latest Letters to Congress : http://www.ncpssm.org/pdf/senate_letter_commission_debt_ceiling.pdf and http://www.ncpssm.org/news/archive/letter_deficit_commission/
Blog Posts on Entitled to Know : http://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/?p=803 and http://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/?p=517 and http://www.ncpssm.org/entitledtoknow/?p=70
President/CEO, Barbara B. Kennelly's Post on Huffington : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-b-kennelly/passing-the-buck-to-an-en_b_359423.html
Viewpoint - Commissions, Cuts and Crisis Calls : http://www.ncpssm.org/news/archive/vp_balance_budget_seniors/
Media Inquiries to:
Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
Kim Wright 202-216-8414
www.ncpssm.org
The National Committee is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that acts in the interests of its membership through advocacy, education, services, grassroots efforts and the leadership of the board of directors and professional staff. The work of the National Committee is directed toward developing better-informed citizens and voters.