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Why I Voted Against The Payroll Tax Cut Extension

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Why I Voted No on the Unfunded Extension of the Payroll Tax and SGR

Friday, February 17, 2012
Social Security and Medicare are greatly threatened by the deficit. The unfunded extension of the Payroll Tax and SGR increase the deficit. Louisiana will disproportionally be impacted by the provision that offsets the spending increase. The issue of Medicare payments to doctors that care for senior citizens is not addressed completely. If we do not fully address this issue, our deficit will continue to increase and senior citizens will have a harder time seeing their doctors. Read more... Bookmark and Share