Jim McDermott actually said...

Thank you for holding this Member Day hearing to improve and sustain Medicare.

At its core, Medicare is a fulfillment of a commitment to the health security of the American people.

One of the largest holes in the Medicare system is that it does not currently cover most dental, vision, or hearing expenses.

Patients who have poor or no dental care often find themselves suffering from costly and potentially fatal conditions such as cardio-vascula...