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James Traficant: Medicare trust funds lost another $4 billion. Payroll contributions keep going down. Maybe it is the type of jobs that…

On the recordApril 23, 1996
Medicare trust funds lost another $4 billion. Payroll contributions keep going down. Maybe it is the type of jobs that are being created. Check this out: How about a handkerchief folder, a drawstring knotter, a hooker inspector, a pantyhose crotch closer machine operator supervisor, a muff winder, a fur blower, a wizzer operator, a brassiere cup molder fitter. Evidently, Mr. Speaker, when American workers become muff winding brassieras fitters, and fur blowing wizzer operators, the Medicare trust fund will continue to lose money. Maybe we better take a look at the issue and also take a look at these jobs that do not pay a whole lot of money. How about a dreawstring knotter? That is really a goal in life.

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Discussing the impact of low-paying jobs on Medicare trust funds.

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