Casey promises to protect Medicare, Social Security
Casey and representatives of the
Elected to theSenate in 2006, Casey serves on 20 committees and is the ranking member of several including the
Since its defeat on
One issue of concern to everyone of any age, Casey said, is the rising cost of medicine and prescription drugs.
"Too many people must decide if they will pay for the prescription drugs they need or put food on the table," he said. "We have made the investment and have the innovation to create medications that can cure disease, extend life, provide relief and do good for people. But we can't do that if they can't get those drugs because the are too expensive."
Casey said he and
"Some say this could hurt our drug companies, but I've waited too long for them to lower their prices," he said.
The senator said he also anticipates a federal budget fight in the next few moths.
"The administration proposes increasing defense spending by more than
The administration, Casey said, also is poised to break its promise to mine workers. In the 1940s, he said, miners of
"The federal government now is trying to take this away," he said.
In April, Casey said, assurances were received that 2,000
Casey's office and the
The senator thanked veterans and families of veterans "for what you have done for your community, commonwealth and country. No state has contributed more soldiers.
"Now we must fulfill our pledge to you that Medicare, Medicaid and
Casey met one-on-one with several residents to discuss specific problems, and chastised
"A community is wounded," he said. "Someone died, others were injured, at the hands of people who are bigots, racists, white supremacists,
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