If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again.” Roberts pointed out that the plan could affect popular programs like Social Security and Medicare. Turning to Scott, Roberts asked, “Why would you propose something like that in an election year?”“That’s, of course, the Democrat talking points,” Scott answered, but was immediately interrupted by Roberts with, “No, it’s in the plan! “No one that I know of wants to sunset Medicare or Social Security. “They consequently take aim mainly at cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.”Earlier this month, however, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell voiced his opposition to Scott’s “Rescue America” plan. “We will not have as part of our agenda a bill that raises taxes on half the American people and sunsets Social Security and Medicare within five years,” he said.

Source: Fox News April 08, 2022 21:15 UTC