Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D. MT):
Brace yourself. Here come the attacks on Medicare.
“Ryan Plans to Phase Out Medicare in 2017”
-- TPM, 11/13/2016
The House of Representatives has tried to rip Medicare apart before. But let’s face it -- they could really do it this time.
Stand with me to protect Medicare and the millions of seniors who use it. Add your name to the petition.
Think about it. Over 200,000 Montanans use have Medicare to access to critical health care services. They’re our moms and dads, grandparents, neighbors and friends.
Before Medicare was passed, more than half of Americans over age 65 had no health insurance. We decided together, as Americans, that we weren’t going to stand for that. We decided that growing older shouldn’t mean growing poor and sick.
We made a promise -- if you work hard and pay into the system, Medicare will be there for you. I will not be a part of the first generation to break that promise.
Join me. Let Washington know that we are fighting to protect seniors and their Medicare. Add your name to mine.
Thanks.
Jon
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