Correcting Chuck Schumer on What Medicare Privatization Would Mean
Confronted at a "Hands Off Our Medicare" event, the Senate's incoming Democratic minority leader—who has blamed doctors for endangering Medicare—acknowledged the role of insurance companies as well. (Schumer is shown at far right.)
Sen. Bernie Sanders, left, speaks at Wednesday's “Hands Off Our Medicare” news conference as House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, in red, and incoming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer listen. (Sam Husseini)
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