JUST IN: Ron Wyden Blocks John Kennedy's Bill, Then Kennedy Responds

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) blocks a bill from Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) to help fix Medicare costs on the Senate floor.
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[@huskymom234]

Fastest way to improve Medicare is to require Senators and Representatives to have only Medicare coverage - not the Cadillac care they now get for life

[@lenorashaw9902]

They have spas and luxuries we NEVER voted for. Self imposed royalty bites!!!!!!

[@JH-bb5ne]

YEP! this so much! Employees healthcare went in the toilet when the elites didn't have to accept the same insurance coverage. Just like anything else, unless it affects them directly, it's not really a problem.

[@joedueh5846]

BINGO.

[@fishinwidow35]

They pay for their own policies like anyone else.

[@richardcoram1562]

That Cadillac health card comes with a big chunk of deduction from a employee's bi- monthly paycheck. It's not free. But it is good insurance.

[@shirleykirby1891]

Love SENATOR JOHN KENNEDY.. HE IS A VERY WISE MAN 🙏🙏🙏

[@stevenmorris3181]

Financier of foreign wars....Got to go

[@kimcissell1905]

No. He is an enabler. He let this country go too far into debt. He is all talk and no do. 😢

[@jexo6520]

@@stevenmorris3181 America will fund this war till the last Ukrainian death

[@davidross9050]

Absolutely agree

[@claraht.6999]

I never knew he was a congressman 🤷🏽

[@margaretearl3893]

Put these politicians on our benefits and SEE HOW FAST THINGS CHANGE!!! LET THE VOTERS VOTE FOR IT, NOT THESE PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT!!! 🤬🤬

[@neoncat9573]

Yes, we see how the voting works. They're supposed to be voting for us, representing us, but meantime they're voting for themselves and for their own benefit.

[@debhoeflinger30]

All of the House members and Senate members should be on exactly the same insurance or Medicaid/Medicare programs as the rest of us. I’m sick of putting my tax dollars into their already enriched pockets. They need to be held to the exact same standard they feel we should live at

[@sheilasmith7779]

DEB, in general I agree, however we shouldn't prohibit ANY citizen that can afford it, from getting private insurance. But agree, congressmen and women should be required by law to be subjected to the laws they pass.

[@ramsey6684]

They need to be on social security retirement program as well, not the golden parachute they currently have!

[@debhoeflinger30]

@@ramsey6684 I totally agree

[@nobodyspecial1541]

Yes. I like how Kennedy says " my Medicare" when we all know he's not on it. Also, he acts like he can perceive the ups and downs of Americans Healthcare needs. ...but then says experts in flooding have no idea what those risks are.

[@cynthiawood5762]

@@ramsey6684 I absolutely agree with you but we know that's never going to happen. They talk about "the American people" as if they are one of us. Every time I hear someone like Mitch M. say those 3 words, I want to throw up. They are the elite and consider themselves above us. They were the recipients of the tax cuts to the wealthy. They prosper from the money we provide them. What a bunch of hypocrites.

[@richwlodarsky2343]

Please put all elected officials on the same benefit package as what everyone has to deal with once they get on social security. Period. This is our tax dollars paying for all of this.

[@huskylover5274]

Actually Medicare is cheaper and pays for more things than my Union job's insurance ever did. I only get a small bill once they are done charging Medicare, and there is no lifetime limit.

[@paulharvey1947]

Can I add something? Their paycheck should be inline with the pay scale of the people they are representing in their state. This will allow them to FEEL what the common citizen feels related to pay. Additionally, they and their family cannot be able to buy stocks from any business they regulate during their time in office. These people are representing We The People as OUR servants, yet they have given themselves everything they want. We The People, have allowed this to happen. Our government is no longer in fear of We The People

[@dianahoward2606]

They have assumed the role of royalties.

[@kennethwood3984]

@@huskylover5274 well that's all good but.... if the politicians were required to have medicare only, the system would be straightened out and things like dental and chiropractic services would be covered also. Their insurance and medical benefits and treatment access are much much better than we the people have.

[@robertwilliams4852]

Well I paid taxes before I became disabled and I still pay taxes on everything I buy food gas and once a year with home auto and land taxes.

[@oldtexan4557]

Sen Wyden SHOULD BE ASHAMED of his DENIAL TO HELP SENIOR CITIZENS with a solution that DOES NOT CAUSE ANY ADDITIONAL SPENDING

[@hollyhansen7898]

he is probably doing this because Oregon is working to abolish all private health insurance and only have state insurance cover all and by all they mean people who crashed our borders and are here illegally. They passed a bill to guarantee heath insurance to all whether they can pay or not are legal or not. When they cut the pay to doctors doctors can not afford to accept medicare patients. Patients lose their doctors. It makes medicare an inferior plan then. Private insurance companies will not cover anyone who is not in the state legally....so it looks like Oregon will shut down all private insurance and bring in the state controlled monopoly and many in the state are gung ho for these terrible ideas.

[@RD-hm5rf]

In Oregon, the majority of us despise ron wyden, unfortunately they cheat.

[@hollyhansen7898]

not fair to iifelong Americans and seniors shame on you WYDEN you are a senior you should know better

[@suzanne9150]

You were NOT listening. Seniors PAY for their Medicare already......DUH. The point is to PASS AN ENTIRE BILL TO FUND THE GOVERNMENT. NOT ONE BILL FOR MEDICARE AND NOTHING ELSE TO FUND THE REST OF THE GOVERNMENT.

[@adrianperez3088]

It's a bill to keep doctor's and hospitals rich.

[@veronicadean9744]

Being a life long resident of 65 years in Oregon, I am ashamed of Wydan. He doesn't even live in Oregon. A fix to a serious problem, already paid for with money in the coffer seems like a win for everyone. The problem is that they always want to attach items, pork, to bills. This would be a stand alone bill! Every bill should be voted on as a stand alone bill! No more thousand page bills they don't read!!

[@akahina]

He actually lives in the Laurelhurst neighborhood in Portland, and I have talked to him shopping at the Hollywood Fred Meyer several times. Of course, like all Senators and members of Congress, he maintains a residence in Washington D.C. as well. Go figure!

[@amypetra5021]

Veronica I live in Bend and I’m with you. Wyden is a dinosaur, and frankly I’m shocked that he was re-elected! Yes he’s an embarrassment.

[@cynthiawood5762]

John Kennedy is a jackal. He masks what he's doing. On surface it may seem a good thing but rest assured, it's always something to aid him. He doesn't give two you know what for the people he is supposed to serve.

[@amypetra5021]

@@cynthiawood5762 i swear, they’re all the same, just on sides with different names 🤨

[@hypebott]

100x this. No bill should address more than a single issue.

[@lynnjones9265]

This is the kind of things WE never hear about till it is to late.

[@mick20227]

Sen.John Kennedy one of the only Senator's trying to do good things anymore!

[@stephensmith60]

We have Several good Senators on the side of the GOP! They’re a very good body of GOP!

[@elizabethdavis3916]

I agree!! He speaks for me and my family... he speaks simple truth put with no garbled crap that most speak in such a way you have no idea why they are talking... talk in circles. Kennedy speaks plainly, directly & for what is good for the oeople..people... this peticularly hits our home as we are both now on medicare!! Being on a fixed income our medical insurance and Medicare expense is a huge portion of what we bring home. Thank you Sen John Kennedy!

[@johncifra531]

There is no "speaker" in the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives has the 'speaker" of the house. In the U.S. Senate there is a majority leader ( unfortunately Chuck Schumer is the current majority leader) which the Democrats (Communists) currently have the majority.

[@robertfischer1041]

Please educate yourself on basic US Gov't 101. The "Speaker" is the Speaker of the House of Representatives not the US SENATE. Senators CANNOT BE the Speaker! You're not alone mick20227. A large portion of our electorate are basically illiterate when it comes to understanding how our US Government is organized.

[@stephensmith60]

@@johncifra531 I think we all know what is meant! But thank you for your civics lesson. He would be the 'Minority Leader'!

[@1almendz]

I am a physician. A surgical specialist that does very complex surgeries. Some of these are only done by me in the state I live. If there are any physician payment cuts in the CMM payment schedule, I'll stop seeing M/M patients. Enough of this nonsense. I'm sorry for the patients. These patients are taxpayers that have been hurt by incapable politicians year after year. I completely agree that every single politician should have to use Medicare. They would fix it immediately.

[@RayRay002]

@Alex Mend maybe if these crooked Hospitals and Doctor offices stopped double and tripple billing the gov't and people's private insurance things wouldn't be getting so out of hand...The medical industry thrives on thievery.....

[@chriscollins6978]

Good on you 👏

[@rosemariespare8820]

I understand what your saying but it sounds to me like your more into the greed factor instead of being a real doctor to help people, I have a friend who is a specialist the difference between you an him is he cares about people lives not the money, he's been a surgeon for many many yrs an all his patients no matter if it's m/m helps all he even does probono do you???

[@roryrr]

@@rosemariespare8820 you are wrong you have no idea of what medicare pays for a just a wellness visit do you madicaid 17 dollars a visit medicare mabe 27 to i think 46 dollars a visit do you know how manny patients they have to see just to pay rent

[@BJMauck]

It sounds like a lose/lose situation for physicians and patients. However; somewhere, somehow someone is benefiting from this. My question is who?

[@sabrinaprince8577]

My parents have medicare and my dad has cancer. He got an ultrosound done among others tests and his medicare was billed for part of it and then my dad was sent a bill for $3050.00. My dad is an 84yr old and he does not have that kind of money. The amount of money the hospitals are charging is through the roof. And then these senators in congress some try to help and others just could care less..

[@tmcneil516]

The hospitals charge more because everything COSTS more! Do have any clue what those machines cost? Do you know how much the techs are paid? Do you know how much it costs to run those machines? You DO know how much power costs, but do you know how much that machine uses?!?

[@joesmith4443]

@@tmcneil516 it’s doesn’t have to be this way. It’s inflated prices for poorer outcomes. It doesn’t happened in other industrialized countries with better quality healthcare paying less in gdp.

[@joesmith4443]

@@tmcneil516 The hospitals are monopolized. They’ve cornered the marketshare and inflate prices. Look it up.

[@anasazirose]

@@tmcneil516 how much?

[@robertm.6583]

Welcome to Obama care

[@thelaserchick1]

Wyden's already got that money in his "retirement" account!

[@albertmikutis6908]

Kennedy as well!

[@debmorley4147]

Senators and representatives should HAVE TO USE MEDICARE!!!

[@sugardaddy9992001]

Yes ma'am! I have always said that very same thing. They are extra special though and above the law. Just imagine if they had to pay what WE THE PEOPLE pay. Tyrannical shit is flying everywhere all the time.

[@reylopez4050]

Or get your meds at Walgreens and wait 2 hrs in line.

[@kerrylewisRN]

They would just vote themselves a raise

[@shirleycathcart5502]

That would be a bomb to their attitude of entitlementement & smack the smirk off people like Strock & his buddy’s faces.

[@kathymobley6303]

Their spending is out of control!educate is funded by the taxpayer. It isn't welfare - they're stealing!

[@MDAdams72668]

Never understood why our "representatives" don't get the same insurance as those they represent

[@geridinewhite869]

The world may never know !

[@omegapointil5741]

Theres the corruption, esp for Kennedy

[@just_mini_mic_asmr171]

Cause they voted so they don't have to

[@just_mini_mic_asmr171]

If (has I have) insurance 5hru work. They have to a prove an x ray for a broken leg. Which can take 6 to 8 weeks. I seen it.

[@MDAdams72668]

@@just_mini_mic_asmr171 Which is EXACTLY why they are not representing US

[@johndoe-so2ef]

This is why I have had doctors that flat out refuse medicare patients

[@hardtobelieveit2170]

Yeah and this is why everyone’s medical treatment is shit all this money we pay out and the treatment is horrible and I don’t even have Obamacare or Medicare or Medicaid. But for some reason everyone keeps asking me if I have Medicare????????? Maybe this explains the lack of treatment or concern and unable to get in for a test.

[@jonathancampbell586]

Thanks for Your service, Sent. Kennedy!

[@MoTheCat3]

Wyden is one of our embarrassing Portland area vote ins. The rest of us think he needs to retire. You rock, Sen. Kennedy!

[@melissasmess2773]

Wyden will not even answer my letters to him regarding 2A issues, he says he has limited staff because of Covid and will get back to me, he is what's wrong with Oregon 💩

[@willshepherd4544]

Agreed, fellow Beaver State here, and I can't stand Worthless Wyden. Dude is one of the several "representatives" that don't even live in Oregon. They get away with it year after year. There was NO alternative to half of them. Either you vote the same D-Bag back into office, or you vote for... no one, that's right, there's only one name on the ballot. Sickens me.

[@redrufus444]

Wyden has always been worthless....

[@elizabethhodges7869]

To bad you can't vote him out. One day we will have fair and true elections. After the rapture I'm thinking.

[@randywl8925]

You mean Oregon's Senator from New York. 😉

[@NR-nf1il]

Mr Kennedy makes sense I wish there were more people like him in Congress

[@ruthegan8524]

Thunderous applause for him.

[@benjiyelverton29]

I am a resident of Louisiana and Senator Kennedy makes us proud. He is extremely intelligent, able to easily cut through the bureaucratic bs and explain to people what is truly hidden from all of us “normal” folk. He gets things done, he is truly a servant of his people and he is one of the most humorous politicians I’ve ever had the privilege of hearing!

[@catherinewhitman8333]

Not me he is not for the working class, only for people like himself!

[@rickiegable3719]

Ron Wyden is from Oregon. I'm from Oregon. Ron only represents Portland, Salem and Eugene. The rest of the state is RED. We try to get rid of him at every opportunity. No luck so far.

[@crazyottsel23]

You mean the rest of the state that barely has any people? Lol might as well be apart of idaho

[@albertmikutis6908]

Thank god!

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

The $$$$ for Covid never made it to THIS Physician who worked in small, Rural critical access Emergency Room’s in Louisiana (until I got Covid XMAS 2020 and medically retired). We were understaffed, few nurses, no backup whatsoever. I got no overtime, no sick time…just 10 days off and sent back to work without retesting.

[@drucindaroberts1781]

Senator John Kennedy --- MY HERO!!!

[@uriel6647]

If congress prepares and passes bills that affect most citizens then THEY SHOULD ALSO have to be subject to the same. In other words, they should be subject to the same Medicare/Medicaid as every single citizen. They should be required to maintain the exact same health insurance or social security rules. There should absolutely be NO DIFFERENCE in benefits or rules as those they pass for citizens EVER.

[@ernestb3900]

W.ell do think the Senators would really opt into the Medicare system when the have a cart blanch system with unrestricted access to the best care and after all the Republican have been trying to kill medicare for years just like they killed women right to choose they keep trying to kill all programs for the people but not for themself. So of coarse they would not opt into medicare.

[@BAH912]

Agreed !

[@LexGoyle]

These people make enough to buy private insurance. You cannot tell someone they HAVE to be on a public system because they serve the public.

[@RidingWithBiden]

Congress has "DC Health Link" an employer-sponsored plan. The premium is deducted from their paycheck. They aren't getting anything special in terms of medical care.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Get the insurance capitalist out of the loop, they're standing in the way of patients thriving even living.

[@denisemarkle3064]

Call FEMA in front of Congress and get some answers. Throw out their logarithm.

[@berniekitts1786]

My favorite orator in the Senate! Always delivers.

[@albertmikutis6908]

Sen Foghorn Leghorn

[@rosemaryclark610]

Mr Kennedy, thank you! We need a few more good men like you in congress.

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@rosemaryclark610 Hello! How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

[@maryannschofield4075]

I helped my sister make out the paperwork for Medicare. It cost our Seniors a quarter of their monthly SS payment. Then the Congress approves bills for the insurance companies to set codes so they have more control over your medical treatments. The insurance company doesn't have a MD license. Doctor's know the procedure their patients needs. Why do insurance companies have control over patients care.

[@DejaVuSept11]

Cause they want to pay the least they can, so your parents die faster for not getting the treatments they need, and instead, fill them up with chemicals that give relief for one symptom and cause them 20 different other illnesses

[@maryiced3931]

Corporate America controls our politicans and as a result controls our government. Get a clue people. Corporations are the problem, not Democrat's or Republicans.

[@kathystoneburner4947]

Why do they have all the power They have over everything?

[@ralphshelley9586]

Greed on both sides!

[@forthefunofit3230]

money.....

[@joyfromwithin6418]

Stay strong in you moral ethics and compassion for the America, KENNEDY! Lots of love and prayers for you and your!

[@Flo-Joe.W]

That is exactly the problem , our doctors in my area don’t take Medicare .

[@catherineottilio3273]

Thank you Senator Kenndy I am on fixed income and paying for necessary dental, optical, etc., etc costing thousands yet we pay for the illegals to get free everything.

[@marydillard4716]

Amen to that

[@bobeddy5962]

Of course that's not true.

[@David-fj5lz]

So do these illegals pay???

[@joanneel9708]

Our Medicare charges continue to go up every year, and now they are also cutting the amount they pay towards the Doctors’s Fee …We, the Seniors are being forced out of our homes, SADLY…

[@RiceaRoni354]

Yes, we are useless eaters. It’s all part of the plan.

[@davebrown9725]

Costs for everything go up every year. Global Inflation. Make our Senators use the same Medicare as the rest of us have to, instead of the Cadillac plans they gave themselves, until they fix Healthcare for All Americans.

[@angelashort1331]

So THAT MEANS FRAUD IS HAPPENING , AND SOMEONE IS GETTING RICH , AND ITS NOT OLD FOLKS , WERE JUST A PROBLEM , AND SOMEONE IS FIXING TO DISPENSE WITH US, WERE SO TIRED OF UNSCRUPULOUS FAT CATS , !

[@frpgplayer]

We have no money to pay for it? Where did all that money going to Ukraine came from? Borrowed?

[@sandramcnew5827]

We seniors are now a burden to the insurance companies. Supposedly we no longer contribute to big government so we are just a liability

[@maryholm5839]

I researched the Heritage Foundation and found that board is responsible for bartering our medical and pharmacy prices/raises. That was several years ago. Cannot find that article anymore.

[@katherinejones8022]

Oh that is sickening! That & other similar groups exist to hammer us!

[@ruthegan8524]

Shameful. They prefer the dark because their deeds are evil. The heritage they are building shouls not allow them to hold their head up high or sleep well at night.

[@claremacfarlane6774]

We have this situation because of ALL the medical professionals and institutions who have overcharged and falsified their claims for service for many years!🤨

[@1014p]

Exactly, they milk the money instead of ethically practicing medicine.

[@renayeblack5906]

God bless Senator Kennedy, today and always. 🙏 🇺🇸 ✝️

[@stephanieolsen8148]

Having worked in a physician office for 16 years everything that Sen Kennedy has said is accurate.

[@jaybelle1909]

Yes. But he could've added we need to cut waste care like the "mental Healthcare" the ignorant dem was referring to; also to mention hospitals should change rightly for services instead of grossly overcharging ppl

[@davidhammersley2869]

Absolutely you have been profiteering why chang it.

[@kristopherwatkins45]

@stephanieolsen8148 Hello! How are you doing today? Hope all is well with you and your family?

[@grizzlygrizzle]

And everything that Weasel Wyden said was partisan BS to force a funding crisis that will allow the Dems to push through an omnibus bill containing corrupt funding of pork and money laundering.

[@ctrotter5447]

@@kristopherwatkins45 How are you?

[@philliplopez8745]

I can only imagine the horror of Louisiana healthcare .

[@kimberley1449]

Well, I guess they can thank their Sen Kennedy!!! Like Kentucky, they are a poor state for many reasons!!

[@patandemy]

Thanks Senator Kennedy. You got it all together here. It’s not only a hardship for doctors, it’s a hardship for those on those receiving Medicare

[@bryanduchane2371]

He's one of the greatest speakers ever in the US Senate!!!

[@redrufus444]

Sen. Kennedy reminds me of Columbo....

[@mimallen9307]

@@redrufus444 Uh... just one more thing. lol! Loved watching Columbo!

[@bubbak435]

everytime Sen. Kennedy makes an appearance.. his every word makes every bit of sense.

[@justgotravel6646]

Yes - we are all born with different IQ levels.

[@ritaflatt6425]

Indeed it does!

[@steveduncan8616]

@@justgotravel6646 ,

[@lindaparker5390]

I appreciate Senator Kennedy for all the words that he brings to us because they are at the true time and time again it doesn’t matter what doctor you go to or what the matter is whether it be because you’re sick whether you have the flu or Covid or you need surgery every doctor charges more or they charge less I think where he’s going with this is wonderful it all to stand as it is and stop going up so high that those on a fixed income, such as myself cannot afford to have the surgery that I need and saying this, I hope all Americans opener eyes and see what the lead is trying to do to the rest of us in Jesus name I ask Amen

[@bigdeal6852]

@@justgotravel6646 Yes, and the Democrat's have crappy one's ! 🤣. Or just plain have no morals !

[@housepraise9369]

May Gods Skinah Glory covering you, Mr Kennedy.

[@susanfrancis5471]

Omg, At one time I wanted to move to Baton Rouge, from LA. If Kennedy is an example of that area, I am so happy I didn’t make that mistake.

[@ochun57]

Thank you Senator John Kennedy for all your hard work.

[@jennifermccarty6419]

❤ Mr. Kennedy makes me proud! If only we had more politicians as such. Great man always

[@davef.2329]

This man's great. He taught us more about medicare in 30 mins than the gov't has conveyed to us in the last 30 yrs. He also not only highlights a problem but proposes a viable solution for it, as well.

[@deborl7278]

The democrats can't and won't tolerate.Someone on the other side cominig up with righteous ideas or solutions

[@adrianarisher6518]

The middle man needs to be taken out and our bill will smaller

[@danatrouth8443]

I agree Dave, simple. These excuses that it’s more complicated. Well uncomplicate it. Js

[@michaelfontaine5612]

Kennedy is the man.

[@sgranquist]

He is wrong on vital criteria.

[@sallys2622]

The real fix is for everyone, including Senators & Congressmen, to be covered by 1 service. As a single payer service, it should be that all are covered under the same program. I dont expect this to happen any time soon.

[@ontheroadwithpastoranthony3161]

Congress needs to get rid of Obama care and take the power of the insurance companies and give it back to the doctors. Insurance companies have way to much power over people's health

[@gingin294]

I absolutely agree 💯percent

[@yildendelta6761]

It should never have passed in the 1st place, it forced most private clinics to sell the practices to big hospital corporations because they could not afford all of the changes to programs and equipment required. The cost to clinics was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars was required but not paid for or assisted in any way from the government that pushed this through. I know this because I personally know several doctors who lost their clinics to this bs.

[@jenni0278]

I absolutely agree. I'm sick of pain almost as much for my insurance premium that I do for my freaking mortgage with less coverage and sky high deductibles and out of pocket expenses since these so-called affordable Care act was enacted. The government needs to quit wanting to be involved in every aspect of everyone's life and remember their place and that we pay their damn salaries.

[@richardmmasliah3130]

It’s been a serious cancer from the minute it was enacted. One of the worst health bill ever. Abolishing it entirely is a much better solution than reforming it.

[@sandranewman5067]

Amen.

[@amyruf462]

Absolutely ridicules cutting Dr payments Congress should have the same insurance as seniors then it will be fixed

[@angelashort1331]

Ridiculous?.

[@robinharper5709]

@@angelashort1331 I'm sure yes

[@robinharper5709]

agreed! same for everyone

[@jesavino1255]

They need to have what we have. They are corrupt and crooked.

[@debrapratt9579]

Thank you Senator Kennedy!❤

[@kathybray2838]

As a one time Insurance clerk for Dental offices, I know that Se. Kennedy is absolutely correct in his description. I also say a time in the past when doctors and dentists all across stopped taking any MediCal and DentaCal patients and went to all cash/ no insurance offices because the payments were so low, they would have gone bankrupt by accepting the Fee Schedule the government mandated. The only place patients could get care was at hospitals who were forced to take them. Some hospitals then went out of business. It was a mess in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.

[@michelemartin6885]

Sen Kennedy is one that you can just listen to all the time, he makes sense and is very genuine about what he says. A true Patriot in our govt. unlike our president that is harming its citizens and damaging the economy and country.

[@bigdeal6852]

And he is letting in criminals and crime by the "thousands". That guy is nothing but a useless puppet and his Administration are literally wanting the tearing down of America to bring in Marxism.

[@RD-hm5rf]

And in Oregon, we despise ron wyden. He's just another criminal politician.

[@robertajones6311]

He's my Sen. Wish there were a lot more like him.

[@youalreadyknow0420]

@@robertajones6311 I’m glad the globalists didn’t think our state was worth infiltrating

[@michelemartin6885]

@@RD-hm5rf Yes, the dems are all workin together for the Biden Regime. Plausible deniability.

[@jacksaintjack2844]

The government collects billions of dollars from American citizens, but when it comes time to determine how to spend the money collected, the American citizen is waaaaay down the priority list. Societal collapse is approaching faster than most want to consider.

[@Someone-kg8qf]

Over a trillion in taxes yearly but they spend much more.

[@jaybelle1909]

It is we the ppl to hold them accountable, but too many ppl still vote democrat and buy into all their wasteful and damaging ideas and policies... Medicare can be greatly improved by reusing unused funds and cutting waste care like fake "mental healthcare" as the ignorant dem was suggesting... The American ppl are just too stupid; Republicans are too passive and inactive; democrats are insane backwards thinking ppl who cause more problems, then they pretend to care to solve

[@thereaction18]

One word - delegitimization.

[@judieerickson3549]

Has anyone looked at the military budget? How about those tax breaks for oil and gas??? Anyone out there work for Lockheed?

[@phiksit]

What do you expect when the Supreme Court legalizes bribery. Buying a politician pays off way better than the stock market, if you can afford to buy one.

[@jaewok5G]

widen "this solution usurps the leverage I have to do things that I wouldn't otherwise get away with."

[@kimberlyedington3626]

You are a TRUE FIGHTER For Louisiana AND America Mr. Kennedy❤️

[@kathyevans110]

As a coding- certified compliance nurse, who audits medical records to ensure proper payment, you are correct in the convoluted, complicated system involved in the Medicare system. But, the bigger the system, the more complicated- that's how the VA works, to, and its also broken

[@ST-ff1zd]

30+ years working in “managed care.” More confused now than ever before.

[@angelashort1331]

WIDE OPEN TO FRAUD THEN?

[@dennisdean7433]

VA don't even get me started on them. They are the most laden down with paperwork then they are the care and wellbeing of the veteran.They are so busy seeing who they can charge(money) then care for.

[@SuperDean1957]

29 years ago I attempted to get ankle surgery through the VA. The system was so broken, I was given the runaround for 5 years. Now I'm too old for surgery due to a bad knee. I did get 100% disability that only took 19 years.

[@biancakarteron5620]

Separate the canbabus users. All that money let the sickies pay for their own sickies.

[@armyknowitall]

Anyone that listens to Sen Kennedy instantly knows this man truly cares about those he represents, and even those he doesn’t

[@persimmonpuddin]

lolololololol

[@tylertowne8648]

I love my Senator, wish he would have taught me in school....I bet his kids loved him!

[@yingkenney3507]

Dems show their true face. Vote republicans.

[@judiecampbell3737]

When I was a kid (back in the old ages), you went to doctor & exam, prescription cost total was $5.00 Now Medicare premium is roughly $410.00 What the hell happened????

[@tpaw6908]

Thank you for your heartfelt service to elderly and hardworking Americans.

[@Original50]

Isn't the dynamic pricing in Medicare called 'rigging' when used in other areas of the economy?

[@BoilingDietCoke]

That's "un-possible"! Give themselves a pay cut, when hell freezes.

[@rhiannon-bv9rk]

The cost of living differs in the state where you live. That depends on how much a provider gets paid

[@jaybelle1909]

Your comparison is correct but with Healthcare gov researches what care should actually cost thus only pay that amount; nothing particularly wrong with this as the mail issue is hospitals way overcharging for services; same goes for schooling... still with this gov is still overpaying; one example is a single xray should cost no more than $25 yet hospitals charge hundreds to thousands of dollars

[@Alvan81]

Nope.

[@Original50]

@@jaybelle1909 Has the nuances of a cartel...

[@johnb30021]

I have never heard John Kennedy use anything but COMMON SENSE ! God Bless Him ! 🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸👍🏼✌🏼🙌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Wyden is a dem 🤷🏼

[@KennethLongcrier]

Those codes/fee schedules are the same ones used by ALL insurances, not just Medicare.

[@patsycrowell7174]

My dear Senator Kennedy, you sure work hard for a living. Thank you for all you do. I've been on Medicare for awhile, and its so tricky and shouldn't be.

[@joanneel9708]

It’s so refreshing to hear a Senator speak up for the Middle Class Seniors, who depend on Medicare and Social Security, thank you, Senator Kennedy, WE, THE SENIORS, are drowning under the liberal INFLATION…

[@adrianperez3088]

Doctors aren't middle class. This is all Kennedy's bill helps. In 2024, he's just going to want to increase what medicare pays to hospitals and doctors and turn around and say we can't afford medicare.

[@Chulitatr]

GOP 2023-2024 PLAN Ban: Abortion Nationwide - No Exception Ban: Birth Control $$ Zero Childcare Tax Credits Ban: Books, Words, Thoughts '💭' Math & History Ban: Protests & Free speech Ban: LGBTQ Rights Ban: Voting rights Ban: Women's Rights End: Affordable Care Act - All Deserve End: Medicare and Medicaid - You pay for End: Social Security - You pay for-- with their massive kleptocratic schemes! End: Veterans Health Care Bill - They fought for BUT THEY LOVE THEM

[@andrewclear8905]

@@adrianperez3088 Nurses, securities, etc, benefit from this. It isn't a direct check to the Doctor's, but to the clinics / hospitals, and they use that money to pay to keep people employed and the lights on at the clinics and hospitals. How can you really think that only doctors would benefit from this? For the record, many doctors are middle class as they make less than 250k a year. There are many people in the tech industry that make more than doctors.

[@borsch1115]

@@adrianperez3088 but of course we can afford to send billions to Ukraine

[@Chadrocker53]

@@borsch1115 The Dems always want to wait to approve anything to see if they can get a cut too!!

[@markpezenosky5592]

We send billions to Ukraine 🇺🇦 but have not enough for our seniors , this government is unbelievable

[@jammer777]

You are absolutely spot on!

[@lauratroxel24]

We have enough, they just don't care or want to pay for anything for us. That way, we will die sooner and they won't have to pay anything. Even before Ukraine.

[@sheryamiraslani6596]

It’s not this government, it’s the republicans

[@junicohen7918]

That money doesn't launder itself

[@bradw1261]

John Kennedy is the lawyer that I would want to defend me if I was indicted for a crime I didn't commit for which there was overwhelming circumstantial evidence against me. I am sure he is making a great deal less money than he could be making as a lawyer. He is so convincing and logical with his easy, laid back, southern accent. But his opponents should not ever under estimate him. His mind is like a steel trap and he will eat your lunch before you knew you were hungry!

[@maryannabbruzzese6121]

People of Florida who are paying for INTEREST ON BILLS THAT THEY SENT ON-IN A “ TIMELY “ manner , was thrown out and destroyed is SHAMEFUL, SINFUL, and 😢TRULY DISGRACEFUL. Firings need to happen immediately before a CLASS ACTION IS TAKEN AGAINST THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE.

[@maryannabbruzzese6121]

Building of ANOTHER POST OFFICE IN Tradition, WOULD BE OF BENEFIT.

[@alphacharlietango969]

Senator's pay should be based on the cost of living in the state which they represent.

[@mariannaeagle1054]

To represent the residents of the state, they are required to live in D.C. area part time.

[@shadespiker4742]

Congress should get the same raises and Medicare benefits as s.s. recipients.

[@coffinsnail6930]

and it should not be higher then medium. @marinna the original senate and house didnt have there every day.. real govern took month before they took a new law to talk about. we dont need a new law every day.

[@tracyparsons849]

Politicians are rich because they use the money we pay them for to play the stock market inside trading

[@rac7773]

So, punish the more responsible states.....Good thinking, Link!

[@shelleyrenee4889]

The difference between Senator Kennedy and Wyden is basic math and Common Sense and Kennedy listens to his constituents. LOVE Mr. Kennedy 🙏🇺🇸

[@lisacarden1309]

I do not know One Oregonian that likes wyden ... We have had Illegitimate elections for decades, due to decades of mail in voting. The state is now a Marxist commie cesspool...

[@thomaskremer4604]

So I'm happy my german body isn't dependent on your rich republican senator's "common sense" to enrich the rich by withholding it from ordinary citizens. 😕😬😁

[@lilliankrajenka8713]

He's the BEST! He's very smart, and so articulate, he's HONEST, and cares about the people!

[@joem1102]

Wyden is horrible. Doesn't even live in Oregon. Socialite wife n him live in NYC most of the time. Elected by 7 of 36 counties. Now Kennedy is my senator, he's much more sound.

[@shelleyrenee4889]

@@lisacarden1309 That's heartbreaking, it's just incredibly sad to see what this Biden administration has done to America. And he doesn't care !

[@robertlasley8349]

I LOVE THIS MAN

[@barbaralewis8920]

Not taking anymore Medicare Patients. Where have you been John. That has been going on for YEARS!

[@palfonso4065]

Thank you for speaking up for us.

[@dianad4633]

Sen Kennedy is one of our very few elected officials that truly works for the people.

[@InaEsin]

I was quipping to my eldest, "It is going to be a tough day for Louisiana when he passes away." Not that he is old, but weird shit seems to happen to the best people. Go figure. On a brighter note: I want this guy for president, actually. I might just write in my vote come 2024. Like I had to do since the 80s.

[@mbords01]

@@InaEsin He can be President for Russia, know why, he loves it there, he went to Russia July 4, 2018. John Kennedy (NO RELATION) 4 President of Russia!

[@tsetendorjee9040]

Sen. John Kennedy is a true patriot and God Bless America !!! 💪💪💪

[@rowell669]

I find it odd that he is worried about doctors getting paid but he couldn’t care less about how much people with no insurance have to pay. They are always worried about rich people getting paid but never worry about how outrageous the bills are to begin with. I don’t care if they get paid less.

[@SuperSpikejack]

This man is a treasure

[@richardmmasliah3130]

Absolutely. A national treasure 🥰

[@tamieclarke7457]

We need more like him in Congress, instead of the far left woke idiots that are screwing us Seniors now.

[@TPD605]

We need more Senators such as Senator John Kennedy. America would be much better off.

[@suseyq4559]

Senator Kennedy has a plan to deal with a problem. Wouldn’t it be great if other politicians did the same? And then we have this j@rk…who is trying to toot his own horn, who wants a bill in his own name. Shame on him. Nobody is fooled.

[@pamela7813]

Him and Rand Paul

[@nslvip]

Nobody on earth can speak in such a tone that can be construed as either caring or sarcasm as Sen. John thats why hes so amazing

[@maryannabbruzzese6121]

Post office MUST BE LOOKED INTO, example ; my husband had to pay 1100 in Interest to the Internal Revenue when they informed him he DID NOT PAY, however paid it three months before due!!! We now hand deliver all mail to Post Office . No leaving in mail box, CANNOT TRUST MAIL CARRIERS WHICH IS AN AWFUL FEELING !

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

The house and senate should use the same systems we use.

[@pattijesinoski1958]

Not just them, but ALL FEDERAL workers, including their staffs. Remember Harry Reid bemoaning that their staff could not afford the 40% tax on Cadillac insurance they get? All cried that staff could not afford the lunch in cafeteria? (Lunch bag is what I did my entire work career. No Starbucks either. ) So THE 40% CADILLAC TAX WAS NEVER APPLIED. TIME TO START. MANY OF THOSE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO DELIQUENT IN PAYING IRS TAXES, STUDENT LOANS AND WHATEVER ELSE THEY CAN SKATE.

[@hollerlakehomestead3181]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@candycne11]

This needs to pass, please for our Seniors and all who have that benefit. Senator Kennedy thank you for trying

[@robertdaugherty6082]

Kennedy is a liar

[@Ken-yy9us]

What a shame ALL republicans don't support free healthcare for all.

[@nadinebaker7870]

Thank you sen. J Kennedy

[@Astrid-jt8cd]

Keep fighting the good fight Mr. Kennedy

[@mollytremblay1396]

Sen. John Kennedy is one of the very few legislators that I believe really cares about the citizens of this nation.

[@craigjohnston3431]

No

[@kathleenschlegel4267]

Dream on

[@kimberley1449]

Sometimes, I can understand what he's talking about and can agree!! In Florida, damnsantis screwed up the insurance here!!

[@albertmikutis6908]

Dream on!

[@vickievandermoere9932]

Yep, if it wasn't for Medicare I'd have nothing, and with heart, lung and MS , I need my Medicare. We got 8.5 % of a so called raise, my car insurance went up that much, my LP gas went up $100.00 a month, my homeowners went up forty-five a month. I still can't pay all my bills with this raises because it's already gone with everyone else is raising their prices. 😩

[@mneville2337]

And Republicans are going to fix all those issues, after they investigate Hunter Biden and attempt to impeach President Biden because...priorities. An 8.5% cost of living increase is huge, Republicans will tell you to live within your means, get a job, pull yourself up by your bootstraps while President Biden has reduced costs of gas etc significantly. President Biden didn't create inflation, it's due to Covid and corporate price gouging.

[@pam95650ify]

Your 8.5% is social security, not Medicare, which is going down slightly.

[@cathleenhamby4723]

In reality social security did not give anyone an increase. More SS is taxed at a higher rate, and the increase in premiums paid from SS benefits, increased so much that there was no increase to most recipients.

[@kenterry9396]

Joe and the Democrats will come to your rescue

[@gloriajones4000]

YOU'RE RIGHT 👉 IT SEEMS AS THESE GOUGERS ARE JUST WAITING TO HEAR WHAT S.S. INCREASES WE WILL GET AND THOSE GO ALL THE PRICE INCREASES 1ST OF THE YEAR NEVER FAILS SOMETHIBG NEEDS TO BE DONE

[@debstaf5428]

This man is an icon. He knows his stuff.

[@endofthebarscreamer6998]

I hear that!

[@janicefoundas9163]

Take it from Congress’ pay they get too much as it is!

[@deborahcamaille7135]

Thank you Sen Kennedy, please keep up the good work, we need the help

[@donnawoodard8249]

Senator Kennedy is SO correct! This is a huge issue. Physicians now have you sign an agreement to pay the difference between the Medicare payment and the charge. A Medicare patient has consistent information saying they are NOT required to pay an amount higher than what Medicare pays. There is an obvious disparity here. If the patient reports it to Medicare, a letter is supposedly sent to the physician indicating failure to abide by the contracts. This leads to the physicians refusing to see Medicare patients. The complications in the different plans and making the right selection is very difficult for seniors with higher prescriptions and other health challenges. The Tier 4 and 5 prescriptions are a tremendous burden for seniors. Even with Medicare Advantage Plans or coverage under Plan D, it is very burdensome and often equates to the senior ending the prescription.

[@knivesgunfights526]

This old man down in Alabama thanks the Great State of Louisiana for giving us the finest man in Congress. GOD BLESS Senator Kennedy, and Louisana.

[@beverlygood6406]

Than you Senator Kennedy, saving Medicare is so important for us seniors 🙏👵🏽👵🏽

[@andrewfinlayson1507]

Reading through some of the pro-Kennedy comments here, its amazing how many of them are bots!

[@vasonar]

I've really grown to respect Sen. / MD John Kennedy. Thank you for protecting the average American taxpayer on Medi-Care. As Rich Wlorarsky states: put all elected officials on the same benefit package as our average social security recipients.Period.

[@williamkennison8920]

Sen. John Kennedy is not an MD that would be Bill Cassady who is the biggest embarrassment of the great state of Louisiana. He doesn't dare to show himself in public after his performance in the Senate.

[@Shertheluv]

Correction senator, there are so many codes, that the doctor has to hire someone to put in the code. It’s labor intensive! Then those codes are told to medical and your personal information is attached to a code. Used to be private per HIPPA. But state of emergency changed it all!

[@neoncat9573]

They use "emergency" as an excuse for everything they want to change, and every bit of prying they want to do.

[@stjepankovacic5956]

I love to listen to Mr. Kennedy, he is real American patriot. God bless You Mr. Kennedy.

[@Happy_Gamer899]

I'm not on Medicare but I did take my 4 year old to an ER for a low temperature, worried possibly sepsis. I sat in the waiting room, filled out paper work and waited. Got called back, took my sons temperature 2 or 3 times and was given a regular hospital blanket and sat back in the waiting room for more than an hour. Temperature was checked one more time and we were released. Bill was $4300. Ridiculous.

[@funtimeswithgrands6471]

Good thing You can afforded 👍

[@janehyden1652]

i think that is pure d evil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how dare they???????

[@gpan62]

$0 in Canada.

[@augusthome9860]

That’s diabolical!

[@oceanhedonist265]

Are you in New York?

[@1tinsoldierridesaway478]

Kennedy you're an awesome man with a wonderful solution! You are loved and respected!

[@adelitabriano4423]

Thank you Senitor Kennedy!!

[@donnacribb5712]

Amen

[@teresarodrigues6219]

Why can't we all have the insurance senator's have? Then we are ALL equal.

[@richardcoram1562]

Teresa, reason #1. you probably can't afford it. It's very expensive.

[@teresarodrigues6219]

@@richardcoram1562 They all are....

[@richardcoram1562]

@@teresarodrigues6219 Yes, they are all expensive. With many plans you pay a lot and get nothing. It's so sad.

[@Elsa-dp4xj]

It is a wonderful bill Sen. Kennedy ! I totally support you

[@timothymcrae9315]

Important message & program resolution Needs to be Nationally publicized - interview radio shows, tv talk shows - including Christian talk shows, etc.

[@donnacribb5712]

Truth amen

[@user-pw9lj8tq5g]

I like that he has identified the problem, AND outlined a solution with a balance sheet for payment.

[@gladysqkravitz3785]

He’s a national treasure

[@cynthiawood5762]

@@gladysqkravitz3785 No, he is not.

[@lindar7099]

When he takes your Medicare away, hope you still love him

[@user-pw9lj8tq5g]

@@lindar7099 democrat propaganda 🙄

[@gladysqkravitz3785]

@Maria Isabel intellects don’t normally run #ExceptTrump