Hochul Urges Congress to Reject Ryan Budget Proposal that Would Decimate Medicare

Statement

Calls on Corwin and Davis to join her in protecting our seniors

Kathy Hochul, candidate for New York's 26th Congressional District, today called on Congress to reject Rep. Paul Ryan's (R-WI) 2012 budget proposal that would end Medicare as we know it and challenged her opponents -- Republican, Jane Corwin, and Tea Party-endorsed candidate, Jack Davis -- to join her in rejecting the proposal.

"There is no question that we must get our fiscal house in order by making substantial cuts to our budget. It's time we start working towards reducing our national debt, but the House leadership's plan to decimate Medicare cannot be the solution. Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) and Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), both of whom are coming to Western New York to fundraise for Jane Corwin, have lauded this proposal calling it, "The Path to Prosperity;' noting that it "paves the way to a brighter future for all Americans.' Well if this budget were to be passed, I could only see a dismal future paved for millions of our seniors. Adding burdensome costs onto the backs of our elderly population cannot be the way we revive the financial health of this country.

"Representative Ryan's plan also makes across the board cuts in medical research, high-tech research, and education -- making it more difficult for businesses to innovate, create jobs, and compete in the global market. Instead of investing in America's growing competitive edge, the Budget Committee Chairman wants to give tax breaks to corporations and the highest wage earners.

"Once elected, I will work to cut wasteful spending, without breaking the promises made to our seniors or making it more difficult for American families to hold onto their jobs.

"While neither Jane Corwin nor Jack Davis took a position on Congress's budget compromise last week, I call on them to join me in letting the voters know how they would vote on this draconian measure. The voters of the 26th District deserve to know the key differences between the candidates for this position."

More information about Kathy Hochul can be found at www.KathyHochul.com.

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