Health Care

Floor Speech

Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, as a Member of Congress, I not only have the responsibility of looking out for future generations, but also a duty to ensure that we are doing all we can to take care of our seniors. Real reform needs to make health care more affordable and more accessible. Unfortunately, the bills being crafted by the majority could threaten the health care benefits seniors already receive while raising premiums.

The plan currently in the House makes massive cuts to Medicare which the Congressional Budget Office anticipates will increase seniors' Medicare prescription drug premiums by 20 percent over the next decade.

For those who live on a fixed income, the possibility of having to pay more is very worrisome.

Their plan also includes cutting $162 billion from Medicare Advantage, a program widely supported by the seniors because of its choices and affordability.

We should focus on ensuring Medicare continues to be there for our seniors, not cutting their benefits to fund an unproven proposal.

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