Larson to Hold Senior Town Hall in Newington on GOP Plan to End Medicare

NEWINGTON, Conn. – Congressman John Larson (CT-01) will hold a town hall meeting this Friday at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center to discuss how the Republican Budget will affect senior citizens throughout the state and country.

Under the Republican Budget, which was passed over unanimous Democratic opposition last month, Medicare and Medicaid would see major changes. Among those changes is an end to Medicare as it currently exists, which will result in seniors paying over $6,000 more in out-of-pocket medical expenses per year. At the same time the GOP budget provides billionaires and corporations with even larger tax breaks at the expense of key programs that assist working families.

To date over national 470 organizations, including AARP, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, National Council on Aging and Leadership Council of Aging Organizations announced opposition to the Republican plan.

The event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

WHAT: Larson to hold town hall on GOP plan to end Medicare

WHEN: Friday, May 27, 2011 – 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Newington Senior and Disabled Center
120 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111