Some have said this independent board would be a way to insulate Medicare payment decisions from politics. But The very creation of the [Medicare Advisory] board was a result of a political deal between the White House that insulated hospitals from future cuts. Mr. President, I want to close by saying I hope my colleagues will reconsider and vote for the McCain amendment, which will reverse the pillaging of a half a trillion dollars from the Medicare program to create a new entitlement program. (21:51–22:00)
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Asserts that the Medicare Advisory Board was created due to a political deal with the White House to protect hospitals from cuts.
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