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Article: REP. REICHERT LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO AARP'S SUPPORT FOR MEDICARE CUTS

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September 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. David G. Reichert, R-Wash. (8th CD), issued the following news release:

Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today called on AARP to explain its support for the health care overhaul bill that would cut Medicare benefits, affecting millions of their members. In public statements and a July meeting with Congressman Reichert, AARP advocated for H.R. 3200, which contains nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts, including $156 billion in cuts to Medicare health plans that will affect 14 million seniors. Hundreds of constituents have written Reichert expressing their concerns with the proposed Medicare cuts.

"I am deeply troubled about the cuts to Medicare in the current ...

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