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Lawmakers Consider Raising Medicare Age of Eligibility

Lawmakers Consider Raising Medicare Age of Eligibility as Budget Compromise

12/13/2012

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Lawmakers Consider Raising Medicare Age of Eligibility

Clip: 12/13/2012 | 8m 8s

Lawmakers Consider Raising Medicare Age of Eligibility as Budget Compromise

Attempting to find a compromise for a budget deal, President Obama indicated he would be open to a GOP proposal to raise the Medicare eligibility age for future retirees from 65 to 67. Ray Suarez talks to Center for American Progress president Neera Tanden and Tevi Troy of the Hudson Institute, who debate the potential impact.

12/13/2012

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