Wyden Statement on Repeal of Nursing Home Staffing Rule
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Trump administration formally repealed the nursing home staffing rule finalized by the previous administration.
“Thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress, seniors are going to be less safe in nursing homes,” Wyden said. “Taking nurses out of nursing homes and reducing the number of workers that need to be on site caring for our moms, dads, and grandparents is going to cause countless tragedies. Combined with the nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid that will further hurt residents of nursing homes and rip away home care from millions of seniors and Americans with disabilities, this step is another reminder of the devastation caused by the Republican health care agenda. I will be fighting every step of the way to make sure there is always a nurse in a nursing home and make sure dignity is a reality for Americans who deserve safe and affordable long-term care.”
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