Rand Paul to force Senate vote on potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare

Rand Paul Will Force Vote on Social Security Cuts

“Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said he will force the Senate to vote this week on cutting total federal spending by 5 percent in each of the next two years, a proposal that would include Social Security and Medicare,” The Hill reports. “It’s an uncomfortable vote for Senate Republicans, one which it divides their conference.”

Paul to force tough debt-ceiling vote to cut total spending

CLARIFICATION: Paul’s office says that under his spending plan, Social Security will be exempt from cuts. Conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says he will force the Senate to vote this week on cutting total federal spending by 5 percent in each of the next two years, a proposal that could put popular programs such as Medicare, Medicaid…