Senator Jeff Merkley visits Marquis Plum Ridge in Klamath Falls

June 19, 2017 by KOBI 5

Klamath Falls, Ore. – Senator Jeff Merkley was in Klamath Falls Saturday for a series of meetings, and a town hall session.

Senator Merkley started off the day with a visit to Marquis Plum Ridge Care Center.

Merkley says he’s concerned about the possible impacts of the President’s health care plan.  “Because this health care bill could strip health care from millions of Americans, hundreds of thousands of people here in Oregon – and yet they’re wanting to do it with no committee, no dialog.”

“If we see steep Medicaid cuts, we’re very worried about our community.”  Notes Catherine Prather of Marquis Plum Ridge.  “And who will take care of the seniors, and what it will look like for them.”

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