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An uncharacteristic joint effort by House Speaker John Boehner and his usual nemesis, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, to resolve a gnawing problem about how Medicare pays doctors underscores the political victories each sees in finally sweeping the issue off the deck — if they can.
Boehner, R-Ohio, has taken the unusual step of working with Pelosi toward a compromise he can offer Republican lawmakers. This is angering some conservatives with whom he’s repeatedly clashed, including last month when they opposed legislation preventing a Homeland Security Department shutdown and he turned to Pelosi, D-Calif., for votes.via Associated Press.
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‘Doc Fix’ Deal Still Has A Long Way To Go.
Boehner highlighted the issue at his first post-election press conference Thursday.
Looks like business as usual for the House GOP.
Further reading: How the Affordable Care Act Helps Seniors. Repealing the Affordable Care Act would devastate seniors.
“Hands off. No cuts to #Medicare!”-Rep. Nancy Pelosi #Medicare49
Will Democrats in Congress follow President Obama’s lead and cut benefits to millions of seniors, veterans and the disabled? Nancy Pelosi says yes…we say, Seniors will remember in November!
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Democratic Leadership, including Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Steny Hoyer, met on the Hill to discuss the Ryan Plan and how it will end traditional Medicare. The Ryan Plan includes turning Medicare into a voucher or CouponCare. Over time, the coupon would not keep up with costs, meaning seniors pay more for less.
“We must not allow the promise of #Medicare or Medicaid to be undermined.”-Rep. Nancy Pelosi
The scenario is not so far-fetched: an American worker nears retirement. Her 65th birthday is drawing close. She’s paid into Medicare her entire life, expecting it to be there to cover her health care in her golden years – just like it was for her parents.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi via USA Today.
Thank you to Rep. Nancy Pelosi for this amazing quote.
Boehner Says Nothing’s Changed - Must Cut Social Security & Medicare to Protect Millionaire’s Tax Cuts.
NCPSSM via Entitled to Know.
Speaker Boehner offers everything but compromise. Raising Medicare age and lowering Social Security COLAs (which is part of the GOP plan) would hurt beneficiaries who rely on these programs.