[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 ATRIBUTES OF THE REPUBLICAN CONTRACT WITH AMERICA FOR THE SENIORS OF 
                               OUR NATION

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                       HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I think the comments coming from the 
White House and Democratic leaders regrading the Republican ``Contract 
With America'' reflect their absolute terror that we have a plan which 
will actually deliver a balanced budget. Their desperate tactic to 
scare senior citizens, and this patronizing attitude toward the 
American people, is absolutely reprehensible. It is also a further 
example as to why the 40-year grip the Democrats have had on the 
Congress must come to an end.
  Instead of increasing taxes on senior citizens, the Contract repeals 
them. Instead of limiting senior citizen's ability to work, our 
contract encourages seniors to lead full, productive lives. Instead of 
offering a health care package that destroys the existing Medicare 
system, the contract provides tax incentives for long-term care 
insurance. We cannot afford to allow the Democrats to continue their 
assault on our Nation's seniors.

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