| Allegheny, Westmoreland County, PA | May 20, 2014 Election |
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On Social Security and MedicareBy Mike DoyleCandidate for US Representative; Pennsylvania Congressional District; District 14; Democratic Party |
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Older Americans deserve freedom from fear of poverty and from unmanageable medical expenses. The American people have earned the right to a decent income and affordable high quality health care through their many years of contributions to the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. Before Congress enacted Social Security and Medicare, most senior citizens in our country lived in poverty. Social Security and Medicare have been tremendously successful in lifting tens of millions of older Americans out of poverty and treating their health problems. Today, a third of all older Americans live on their Social Security benefits, and more than half of all older Americans rely on Social Security benefits for most of their income. I am steadfastly committed to preserving Social Security and Medicare in their current forms and ensuring the solvency of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. Throughout my service in Congress, one of my highest priorities has been ensuring that senior citizens are guaranteed affordable high quality health care and a decent minimum standard of living. |
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