" "Eighty-five percent of nursing home residents in my district are Medicare or Medicaid recipients. These are our most vulnerable citizens, and I am committed to protecting the vital safety net that insures they receive the care they need," Congressman Clyburn said after touring the long term care facility. "I appreciate the support and care provided by NHC Parklane and similar facilities that provide the excellent, skilled care our elderly and disabled citizens deserve." "

" "The Administration's proposed Medicare and Medicaid cuts would destabilize long term care for years to come in South Carolina, and we thank Representative Clyburn for his strong, effective efforts to stop funding cuts that would undermine the care needs of our state's most vulnerable seniors and disabled citizens," said Randal Lee, President of the South Carolina Health Care Association (SCHCA) in Columbia, SC, who joined Congressman Clyburn in touring NHC Parklane. "

" "We thank Congressman Clyburn for taking the time today to get a first-hand look at the challenges we face on the front lines of care," Lee continued. "He clearly understands why we should be investing in our current and future capacity to provide quality care - not cutting key safety net programs for seniors." "

" Bruce Yarwood, President and CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in Washington, DC, praised Representative Clyburn and fellow South Carolinian House Budget Chair John Spratt (D-SC) for their efforts earlier this month to sideline the proposed cuts in a key budget vote. Yarwood said, "Congressmen Clyburn and Spratt are two of the most effective lawmakers in Washington, and their leadership in working to ensure our nation's frail, elderly, and disabled retain ready access to quality long term
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