Political Quotes

“In fact, the Republican budget proposes the deepest cuts in Medicare, future Medicare spending; once again, $161 billion over 6 years, compared to $117 billion in the President's budget before us. Let us look behind these numbers, however, so we understand exactly where those cuts fall. One hundred and twenty three billion dollars comes from part A, the reimbursements to hospitals and home nursing care. There is no way we can take these cuts out of future spending and hospitals without devastating the network of essential care provided by hospitals all across this country. This cut is deeper than their cut last year. As regards hospital reimbursement, home health care services so vital to seniors, they cut more than they cut last year. I think the American people know full well that their budget last year on Medicare cuts was reckless, was dangerous, and threatened the care of our elderly. As regards the part B premium, for those who might elect the managed care option under their Medicare revisions, the GOP budget would leave unlimited exposure to physician charges.”