Letter: Tell you rep you’re not a fraudster
Published 10:00 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Fraudulent — I saw that word come up in several interviews. Once with our Rep. Cliff Bentz and Oregon Public Broadcasting’s “Think Out Loud” with David Miller. When Mr. Miller pressed Mr. Bentz a little more about what cuts to Medicaid would do to the folks on the Oregon Health Plan, Mr. Bentz said: If Oregonians are kicked off the plan, it’s because the deserve it and are fraudulently participating. Google: OPB interview with Cliff Bentz for full interview.
Next interview on YouTube “All in Podcast” with Howard Lutnick, secretary of Commerce, said the only people who would call in if their Social Security check didn’t come in would be fraudulent people.
Next on YouTube, Bret Baier with Elon Musk and some of his Department of Government Efficiency team claimed 40% fraud in Social Security because people call in and change their bank information.
Ed Weir, former Social Security manager, on YouTube has some truth to say on that subject.
So I’m hoping if you have ever been helped by Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security, please call our representative and let him know you are not a fraud.
Please join the peaceful rallies/protest/town halls going on across this great nation, including the one for our Veterans at “wearetheflood.net.”
Luann Horn
Hermiston