Prior to this, however, Durbin had the opportunity to put his vote where his mouth is.I have to say to my friend Senator Cornyn, the Senate Republicans have made such a heroic effort to help the private health insurance companies when it comes to Medicare Advantage.
Despite the fact that we are sending them a $170 billion federal subsidy, the Republicans every day come to the floor and plead with us, "Let this subsidy continue for these private health insurance companies,"
Friday, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) offered an amendment, "to ensure that there is no reduction or elimination of any benefits guaranteed by law to participants in Medicare Advantage plans."
The amendment, an affirmation of Medicare Advantage, passed 97-1.
Durbin was NOT the one voting against, that was Coburn (R-OK).
Of course, roll call votes don't get the same viewership as Fox News Sunday, so Durbin's indignation developed at a most opportune time.
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