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5 Dems criticize AARP on Medicare
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| Contributor | Eddie |
| Last Edited | Eddie Nov 19, 2003 10:42pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, November 19, 2003 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Democratic presidential hopefuls on Tuesday found themselves in the odd position of criticizing the AARP, at a forum sponsored by the seniors' group, for backing proposed changes to Medicare.
This week the seniors' national lobbying organization, previously known as the American Association of Retired Persons, endorsed the legislation and announced it would spend $7 million to drum up the votes needed to pass it in Congress.
Democrats have long sought to provide prescription benefits, but most don't want parts of Medicare privatized, nor do they want to see President Bush achieve a major legislative victory in an election year.
"I don't know all about it, but I can't trust big companies and Republicans when it comes to Medicare or Social Security or things like that," said Rose Haley, 70, a registered Democrat.
Several Democratic contenders arrived prepared for the topic: Lieberman brought his 89-year-old mother, Marcia; Edwards told the crowd he proudly received his AARP membership last year, when he turned 50; and Dean, a medical doctor, brought a stethoscope.
"I'm the only one up here who has taken care of patients," Dean said, holding up the prop. "I'm not going to cut their benefits." |
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