Romney, Obama Medicare Plans Trigger Analysis
The New York Times analyzes the specifics of the Medicare plans advanced by GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. Meanwhile, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Fla., is facing attack ads associated with his vote on the health law.
The New York Times: Romney Medicare Plan Draws A Stark Contrast
President Obama and Mitt Romney agree on one thing about Medicare: the differences between them are huge. Each man says his opponent's policies would end Medicare as it now exists, undermining the rock-solid guarantee of health care for older Americans (Pear, 5/15).
The Hill: Sen. Nelson Asks TV Stations To Pull Ads Attacking Him For Backing Health Care Law
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) is asking Florida TV stations to pull an ad that attacks him for supporting President Obama's health care overhaul. Nelson is facing a tough reelection fight this fall -- he's one of three potentially vulnerable Senate Democrats targeted in the latest round of ads from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The ads sharply criticize Obama's health care law -- and the Senate Democrats who voted for it (Baker, 5/14).
