Obama's Medicare Claim Contradicted by CBO

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Budget chief contradicts Obama on Medicare costs

By ERICA WERNER (AP) – 15 hours ago

WASHINGTON — Congress' chief budget officer is contradicting President Barack Obama's oft-stated claim that seniors wouldn't see their Medicare benefits cut under a health care overhaul.

The head of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, told senators Tuesday that seniors in Medicare's managed care plans would see reduced benefits under a bill in the Finance Committee.

 

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In the past when it has even been suggested by anyone, president or senate, whever, that medicare might have to be cut, or even messed with theres been a hugh outcry, wheres this outcry now? Why aren't those saem dems complaining now that obama wants to cut medical care for seniors?

 

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Budget chief contradicts Obama on Medicare costs

By ERICA WERNER (AP) – 15 hours ago

WASHINGTON — Congress' chief budget officer is contradicting President Barack Obama's oft-stated claim that seniors wouldn't see their Medicare benefits cut under a health care overhaul.

The head of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, told senators Tuesday that seniors in Medicare's managed care plans would see reduced benefits under a bill in the Finance Committee.

What are "Medicare Advantage plans?" What benefits do they provide? How efficient are they?

 

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What are "Medicare Advantage plans?" What benefits do they provide? How efficient are they?

You're on the internet - why don't you just look it up?

Why do you always look for someone else to do your work?

 

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You're on the internet - why don't you just look it up?

Why do you always look for someone else to do your work?

I am not making the argument.

 

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I am not making the argument.

In that case then perhaps you should direct your questions to the CBO.