Dr. Ruiz Votes Against Tax Plan That Hurts Medicare, Middle Class

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement after the House voted on the Conference Report to Accompany H.R.1, the Republican tax plan.

"I came to Congress to protect Medicare, seniors, and the middle class. That's why today I voted against the current tax plan that will force $100 billion in cuts to Medicare over the next four years and increase taxes on tens of millions of middle-class families. At the same time, this plan gives 83 percent of the tax breaks to the wealthiest one percent and explodes the deficit by $1.5 trillion. Congress must put partisanship aside and pass a bipartisan bill that truly protects our seniors and prioritizes middle-class families to stimulate our economy."

Click here to watch Dr. Ruiz's speech against the bill on the House floor.

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