Washington, July 30 -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle issued the following press release:
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement marking the 61st anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Medicare and Medicaid Act:
"For 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have ensured that millions of Americans can live with dignity and get the medical care they need. Today, these bedrock programs are under attack like never before.
President Trump has been clear about his plans to cut these programs, saying we can't afford Medicare and Medicaid because we're 'fighting wars.' Millions of Americans have already lost Medicaid coverage under Trump, and millions more stand to ...