Key takeaways:
- The Republican Study Committee (RSC) released a 167-page document proposing changes and cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
- The proposal has been met with criticism from the White House, which has stated it will not propose cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
- Florida Senator Rick Scott is considering entering the crowded list of Republicans running for the White House, though he has denied the speculation.
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) released a 167-page document last week detailing proposed changes and cuts to Social Security and Medicare. The document proposes turning Medicare into a “premium support” system that would subsidize private insurance options, a nod at the privatization of the program that Republicans have pushed for years. Additionally, the document suggests making “modest adjustments to the retirement age for future retirees” as a way to reduce Social Security spending.
The proposal has been met with criticism, particularly from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre who called the plan a “non-starter” and said that the White House will not propose cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Meanwhile, Florida Senator Rick Scott is considering entering the crowded list of Republicans running for the White House. Despite speculation, Scott denied he was mulling a run to HuffPost political reporter Igor Bobic, saying that “I’ve been clear, I’m running for the Senate.” Scott has received little support on Twitter, with many users expressing their disapproval of his potential candidacy.
It remains to be seen whether Scott will join the race and how the RSC’s proposed changes to Social Security and Medicare will be received by the public.
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