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Shelley Berkley: “The Republicans in the Senate are once again doing everything they can to destroy Medicare for millions of seniors by…”

On the recordJune 15, 2010
The Republicans in the Senate are once again doing everything they can to destroy Medicare for millions of seniors by blocking legislation that will stop the 21 percent cut in payments to doctors who care for our elderly citizens. They say they are worried about the deficit, and paying the docs will add to the deficit. Excuse me, we're fighting two wars not paid for. We have homeland security needs not paid for. Medicare part D, not paid for. Not a word from the Senate Republicans. But they are drawing a line on paying the doctors who treat Medicare patients. This is going to add to the deficit. Let's stop playing politics with Medicare, pay the doctors, and provide health care for millions and millions of our senior citizens.
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Shelley Berkley
Nevada
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Jun 15, 2010

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Speaker Berkley criticizes Senate Republicans for blocking Medicare funding for doctors.

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