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Rumblings About Social Security, Medicare Reform
In an article by The Vindicator’s Robert Weiner and Ben Lasky, the sentiments of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, looking ahead to the coming year, are reviewed. The article sets the stage for what looks to be a continuing legislative battle around the potential for cuts to these critical programs, with some of the commentary based on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s thoughts about the relationships between these programs and the nation’s budget deficit. With the unfortunate use of the term “entitlements” clouding the discussion, it looks like a continued push for program curtailment is in the offing. Read the Weiiner/Lasky post here…