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Rep. Jason Smith Has Been Appointed to Ways and Means Committee – What Does It Mean For Social Security and Medicare?

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Republican Congressman Jason Smith has been named to the Ways and Means Committee, the body that reviews and makes recommendations for government budgets.

What does Smith’s appointment mean for Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare?

Smith’s stance on Social Security isn’t entirely clear. During his election, he said this about Social Security and Medicare:

Both of my parents are on Social Security and Medicare and I know how important the programs are to their livelihood.

Missouri’s Eighth Congressional District is home to many senior citizens who rely on Medicare to see their doctor and get their prescriptions filled. I will keep the promise we have made to seniors with Medicare. I will continue efforts to improve seniors’ access to Medicare and will fight off any actions to deny care or change benefits for our Greatest Generation.

It is truly shameful that some politicians are trying to scare Missouri seniors with false threats about my record. My promise to seniors in the 8th District is simple, I will fight to preserve and protect Social Security and Medicare in Congress.

Upon learning of his appointment to the Committee, Smith said one of his goals this year will be to “ensure Social Security solvency.”

His stance on the Affordable Care Act:

If elected, I will vote to repeal ObamaCare and to defund it at every opportunity. The answer to improving our healthcare system is not to turn it into a government run program that puts a bureaucrat between you and your doctor. The answer is to increase access, increase competition and allow individuals to own their own healthcare.

We can do that with common sense, free market solutions that do not involve creating a bigger, more bloated federal government.

 

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