Wednesday, August 12, 2009

AARP Endorses Health Care Bill?

Rachel Martin and Jake Tapper reported on Obama's attempts to debunk "misinformation" and "myths" out there on Health Care reform as he continues his push to cram a hugely expensive misguided attempt at reform down the throats of the American people.
During yesterday's town hall meeting in New Hampshire President Obama said that the health care reform legislation for which he’s pushing has been endorsed by the American Association of Retired Person.
“We have the AARP on board because they know this is a good deal for our seniors,” the president said.
At another point he said: “Well, first of all, another myth that we've been hearing about is this notion that somehow we're going to be cutting your Medicare benefits. We are not. AARP would not be endorsing a bill if it was undermining Medicare, okay?”
Sounds great right? What's wrong with it? AARP hasn't endorsed any plan yet.
This is AARP's response issued right after the town hall meeting:

"While the President was correct that AARP will not endorse a health care reform bill that would reduce Medicare benefits, indications that we have endorsed any of the major health care reform bills currently under consideration in Congress are inaccurate."

Who's spreading the misinformation now?

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