Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) announced that he will remain as Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, making protecting Social Security and Medicare a top priority.
Statement from Senator Sanders:
Senate News: Bernie Sanders says he will remain the top Democrat on the Senate Health Committee after serving as its chair for the past two years.
He also sits on the finance committee, which reviewed the plans we agreed last month.https://t.co/Wi50rsu7A4 pic.twitter.com/NuWwh6zLlh
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) November 22, 2024
Sanders will remain on the advocacy committee and also hold a seat on the Senate Finance Committee. Bernie Sanders He has fought fiercely in the Senate to improve health care, save pensions, and protect Social Security and Medicare.
next trump The administration and Republicans in Congress are targeting cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and changes to Social Security for future generations to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
Democrats will need all of their most experienced allies in key positions because it’s going to be a fight. Republicans have set their sights on cutting beloved programs since taking back the House in 2022.
Sen. Sanders is the kind of strong advocate Democrats need to thwart the threat.
