Washington 5/2/2011 10:11:04 PM
News / Health & Wellness

ABC news poll shows majority of people want to keep Medicare in place

By: Daun Lee

Constituents in New Hampshire, gathered to listen to Rep. Frank Guinta defend his vote to enact the Paul Ryan budget that would turn Medicare into a voucher plan. He was heckled and interrupted during his two hour explanation of vote on Thursday night.

Guinta, along with other members of the House who got elected because of Tea Party affiliations, is facing tough criticism from older constituents over the Medicare debate. The Ryan budget doesn’t affect people 55 or older, but will change the program for people who will need it in the future. One 14 year old in attendance posed the question of what would happen to him when he gets older.

A poll conducted by ABC new showed that a majority of Americans reject the changes proposed for Medicare. The American taxpayer has been vocal in many town hall meetings conducted by representatives to push the Ryan budget but have met with resistance in getting people to accept any changes to Medicare.

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