August 5, 2010: Kaptur Welcomes Report Showing Life of Medicare Extended Through 2029

“The reform proposal makes Medicare stronger, makes Medicare more solvent, and makes Medicare an even better program for America’s seniorsthan before.

“Social Security and Medicare are two of the most important programs in American history. For the past 45 years, Medicare has given seniors in America health care security that was previously lacking.

For 75 years, Social Security has provided income security so that seniors could lead independent lives and receive the benefits they have earned through years of hard work. We must protect them.”