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    The Truth Squad: Busting Myths on Social Security and Medicare


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    THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
    ~ Celebrating 25 Years of Advocacy for Older Americans ~

    October 6, 2008

    NEWS RELEASE

    Slashing Healthcare for the Poor and Elderly Is NOT a Solution to Our Nation’s Healthcare Crisis

    A senior policy advisor with the McCain campaign says they'll use major cuts in Medicare and Medicaid to pay for the McCain healthcare plan if he's elected President.  According to the Wall Street Journal, independent analysts estimate those cuts at $1.3 trillion over 10 years. 

    "It is irresponsible and unrealistic to believe America's poor and elderly could bear the burden of more than a trillion dollars in budget cuts in Medicare and Medicaid, especially in these tough economic times.  You don't have to be an economist to understand how such massive cuts would negatively impact the lives of millions of Americans and their families.  These programs do exactly what they're supposed to do....provide health insurance for millions of seniors and the poor. Cutting these basic safety net programs at a time when even more Americans will need them, as our nation ages and many feel threatened in this slow economy, is short-sighted, misguided and dangerous."...Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO

    The National Committee and its millions of members and supporters believe America needs system-wide healthcare reform.  Without it, our nation will continue to face rising and unchecked healthcare costs, which threaten our economy and citizens.  However, cutting the nation's most effective healthcare programs to pay for nationwide healthcare reform is not the answer. 

    Media Inquiries to:
    Pamela Causey 202-216-8378/202-236-2123
    Kim Wright 202-216-8414
    www.ncpssm.org

     

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