Republican Rep. Dold Fails To Protect Medicare. Again.

Press Release

This week, as most Americans are commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passage of Medicare, Republicans in Congress are jeopardizing it. On Tuesday, Republican Congressman Dold failed to stand up for this critical protection of seniors' health care. Dold voted with 240 other Republicans against protections for Social Security and Medicare. What's worse, Dold's vote is just the latest vote in his record of cutting Medicare.

In 2011 and 2012, Dold voted for the Ryan Budget, which "ends traditional Medicare"1 by switching to a voucher system that would force "most elderly people would pay more for their health care."2

"While Republicans in Congress can count on Bob Dold, seniors can't. It is irresponsible to cut Medicare benefits and make it harder for seniors to buy the drugs they need," said Democrat Brad Schneider. "Unfortunately for seniors, Bob Dold continues to vote with Republicans to turn Medicare into a voucher program and reduce benefits. For seniors who rely on Medicare, that's scary and wrong."

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