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    Social Security 75 Years: Keeping the Promise


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

    July 15, 2008

    NEWS RELEASE

    Presidential Veto Puts Industry Profits Ahead of Seniors' Healthcare

    Statement from National Committee President/CEO, Barbara B. Kennelly

    "President Bush has made it clear time and again that preserving billions in industry subsidies to private insurers is more important in his overall goal of privatizing Medicare than keeping doctors in the program or providing cost-effective coverage for seniors. Make no mistake about it, Medicare beneficiaries, low-income seniors and their physicians need this legislation. Pay cuts to doctors in Medicare begin today, so there is no time to waste.   Thankfully, the majority in Congress understands the importance of this bill and our members urge the House and Senate to put privatization politics aside and override the President's veto."

    Barbara B. Kennelly, President/CEO, The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

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

     

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