Sen. Wyden Statement on Republican Plan to Fast-Track Cuts to Social Security, Medicare in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following statement:
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released a statement after Senate Republicans released the text of their COVID-19 relief legislation, which includes a provision that would set up privileged special committees with authority to make sweeping changes to Social Security and Medicare.
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"Instead of helping Americans who are struggling to pay rent . . .
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released a statement after Senate Republicans released the text of their COVID-19 relief legislation, which includes a provision that would set up privileged special committees with authority to make sweeping changes to Social Security and Medicare.
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"Instead of helping Americans who are struggling to pay rent . . .