In a major speech at George Washington University today, President Barack Obama laid out a framework for controlling the deficit. It was a contrast to the GOP’s proposal last week from House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. The president said that the Republican plan would “end Medicare as we know it.” Watch excerpts of what the president said about health care. Read excerpts of the speech here.
See Related:
— Health On The Hill: Obama Hits Back At GOP Deficit Plan On Medicare, Medicaid
— Document: Obama’s Proposal On Deficit Reduction
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