While blaming Dems for 'Medi-scare' politics

Ryan Says He Hasn't Discussed Medicare Reform With Trump Transition Team

By Michelle M. Stein / December 1, 2016 at 10:38 PM
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said Democrats are engaging in “Medi-scare politics” as they charge the GOP with waging a war to destroy Medicare -- charges that escalated after the nomination of Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) as HHS secretary -- and said he hasn't discussed Medicare reform plans with President-elect Donald Trump's administration. But incoming Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (NY) said Democrats are taking Republicans at their word that they want to move Medicare to a premium support program,...


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