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In reply to the discussion: GOP Relief Package to Include Romney Bill That Would 'Fast-Track SS & Medicare cuts [View all]Trailrider1951
(3,413 posts)Here they are:
Joe Manchin (D-WV): I have always said that our national budget should reflect our values and priorities, but be fiscally responsible, Senator Manchin said. Unfortunately our fiscal irresponsibility has left critical programs like Social Security and Medicare heading towards insolvency. Congress cannot let these programs fail. Thats why Im proud to join my colleagues on this bipartisan bill to proactively help to secure sustainable funding for programs like these before its too late.
Doug Jones (D-AL): This important legislation creates a bipartisan path forward that gives us the tools to we need to put our budget on the path to fiscal responsibility and upgrade our decaying infrastructure, protect pensions and Social Security benefits for retirees, and ensure that Medicare remains strong for seniors for generations to come, Senator Jones said.
Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ): No quote available.
Also, in the House of Representatives: "U.S. Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ed Case (D-HI), William Timmons (R-SC), and Ben McAdams (D-UT) have introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives."
Source: https://www.romney.senate.gov/romney-leads-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-protect-taxpayers-trust-funds
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