Does Paul Ryan want to see the Senate Republicans’ Medicare plan?
Paul Ryan might be frustrated that he couldn’t get Donald Trump’s proposed Medicare and Social Security Cuts through Congress, but he should see the plan Senate Republicans proposed.
What did Paul Ryan do for America?
Paul Ryan provided a timely reminder to America of his years-long crusade to gut Social Security and Medicare.
What did Paul Ryan say about Donald Trump?
Paul Ryan complained that Trump didn't act on a top conservative priority. "He and I fought about Medicare and entitlement reform all the time," the former GOP speaker said Wednesday. Trump largely abandoned the typical GOP goal of safety net cuts, but some conservatives still float the idea.
Why is Medicare being targeted?
Medicare is being targeted by key congressional leaders for a sweeping set of changes that would dramatically increase healthcare costs for seniors and ultimately leave them paying more for their healthcare while getting less.
Who proposed cutting Medicare?
Perhaps the most visible plan to cut Medicare is the one endorsed by House Speaker Paul Ryan, which would eliminate the guaranteed level of coverage that Medicare currently provides — e.g., covering hospital care and 80 percent of the total cost of doctor visits — and replace it with “vouchers” with which seniors would be directed ...