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Congressman Becerra: Cuts to Medicare "Sets a Dangerous Precedent"

Statement

Date: Dec. 3, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net Health and Health Care

Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement after voting against legislation (H.R. 647) that will use Medicare offsets to pay for a non-health related program:

"It's a laudable and worthy goal to incentivize savings and ensure that families of individuals with disabilities have access to the resources they need. But Congress has a responsibility to ensure that limited resources benefit those who need the help the most. Unfortunately, this bill is yet another example of an upside-down tax code that provides the greatest benefits to those of greatest means, not to middle class families living paycheck to paycheck.

"Additionally, using Medicare savings to offset non-health related programs sets a dangerous precedent. While there are elements to this bill that both sides can agree on, this bill takes one step forward and two steps back."


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