Issue Position: Protect Social Security and Medicare

Issue Position

We need to ensure that the Social Security and Medicare programs remain protected and funded for the thousands of South Jersey residents who depend upon these benefits both now and in the future. As we speak, reckless Republicans in Congress are proposing to radically cut the Medicare program by slashing Medicare benefits to future recipients and increasing the eligibility age. Republicans are also working to rip open the Medicare Part-D "Donut Hole" which would dramatically increase what seniors pay for prescription drugs, and reducing the federal investment in nursing homes. I will keep the promise made to our seniors who sacrificed and saved their entire lives believing the benefits they paid for would be there when they retired.

Oppose every effort by D.C. politicians to privatize Medicare or cut guaranteed Social Security benefits.

Work to ensure that the Social Security and Medicare programs have stable and consistent funding and are protected for our future.

Make sure that the Medicare Part D "Donut Hole" remains closed.

Ensure that our seniors continue to have access to quality affordable health care.

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