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She’s saving Medicare

Tue., Aug. 2, 2011

Why are the Democrats being such demagogues on the Medicare issue? Have they even read the Republicans’ plan? It does not cut a single dime for Medicare for those who are age 55 and older. For those who are younger, it makes structural reforms to keep the program viable. It saves the program.

Kudos to Rep. McMorris Rodgers for doing the right thing, even when others are looking to play politics.

Dolores Hall

Colville

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