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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “The only change the guardians of the old order want to make is to change the name from Medicare to Mediscare. They are…”

On the recordJuly 11, 1995
The only change the guardians of the old order want to make is to change the name from Medicare to Mediscare. They are intent on scaring senior citizens, despite the report of the Medicare Trustees that tell us that Medicare goes broke over the next few years if we fail to do anything. The new majority is committed to governing this Nation, is committed to saving Medicare, and, yes, is committed to a variety of alternatives. Far be it from the fear tactics of one-size-fits-all with one type of tactic to use. We want to broaden the options, to save Medicare for future generations, because our responsibility to govern allows us to do nothing less.
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NAN A. S. HAYWORTH
New York

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Addressing concerns about Medicare and the need for reform during a House floor debate.

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