Protect Medicare and Medicaid |
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Melissa Baldauff |
Friday, 31 July 2015 13:57 |
MADISON - For the past 50 years, Medicare and Medicaid have lifted countless Americans out of poverty and given millions of seniors and families the peace of mind that comes with affordable health coverage. The Affordable Care Act built on this legacy by strengthening the Medicare trust fund, keeping it solvent until 2030.
“Medicare and Medicaid help thousands of Wisconsinites afford the healthcare they need to stay healthy. That is why it’s so critical that we protect and preserve these programs, not just for our current seniors and families but for future generations as well. It’s shameful that Republicans like Scott Walker and Paul Ryan want to end the promise of Medicare and use healthcare for our seniors and families as a political bargaining chip.” – Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning said Thursday. |