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To: Congressional Republicans Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Dt: May 23, 2011 Re: Spinning Harder Just Won’t Convince Americans You’re Right When It Comes To Ending Medicare Your response to rejection by Americans opposed to your plan that abolishes Medicare … Continue reading

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Yet another poll out today shows just how out of touch Republicans and the GOP budget – which ends Medicare in order to deliver tax breaks to Big Oil and the wealthiest few – are with the American people. Associated … Continue reading

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We all know which Paul Ryan will show up on TV this weekend—the Paul Ryan advocating his plan to end Medicare in order to reward Big Oil with tax breaks. The real question Congressman Ryan and the rest of the … Continue reading

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Back home in their districts this week, Republican lawmakers are playing defense once again as constituents speak out against the GOP plan to end Medicare in order to reward Big Oil with tax breaks. The Huffington Post – House Republicans … Continue reading

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Republicans, in a desperate attempt to score cheap political points, are willing to risk the health coverage for hard-working Americans. Attacking the temporary waiver process on annual limits in the Affordable Care Act that would ensure that workers don’t lose … Continue reading

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In a pathetic attempt to deflect outrage about their efforts to abolish Medicare, Republicans are grasping at straws. Leader Pelosi strongly opposes benefit cuts and the Republican plan–as she stated during the House floor debate of the Republican budget: Medicare … Continue reading

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Today, the Social Security and Medicare Board of Trustees released their annual reports on the current and long-term financial status of the programs. They found: 2011 Medicare Trustees Report The Trustees did advance the date of insolvency of the Medicare … Continue reading

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Okay, it’s getting embarrassing. First, Freshman Republicans sent a letter to President Obama acknowledging they couldn’t take the heat over their vote to end Medicare as we know it. Then, they held a press conference to make sure everyone was … Continue reading

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To: GOP Freshman Fr: Democratic Leader’s Press Office Da: May 13, 2011 Re: Facing the Music – Suggested Songs for Your Trip Home As you go home to face the music of your vote to end Medicare as we know … Continue reading

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Apparently you have a hard time understanding words, so here are some pictures to help you out:

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