The Super Committee:  Where they stand on Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act

As part of the deal to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a U.S. default on our obligations, Congressional leadership appointed a “super committee” of 12 members of Congress – six Democrats and six Republicans. They have been tasked with reducing the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. The super committee must present its plan to Congress by Thanksgiving.

This piece profiles the members of that committee, providing information about their stance on Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, as well as where they stand regarding the inclusion of revenue as part of a debt reduction plan. Members of the committee are listed in alphabetical order by party affiliation, with the House members listed first.

Click here for the complete report: SuperCommitteeProfiles.pdf

Tapped to Run Super Committee
Last week, GOP tax expert, Mark Prater was picked to run the super committee. Prater has served as chief tax counsel for Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee. his appointment was announced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). By law, the super committee's first meeting must occur by Sept. 16, 2011. Click the link to learn more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/2011/08/30/gIQAGRChqJ_story.html.

Last week, Representative Fred Upton (R-ID), told an Indiana news station that the super committee has already held conference calls and is hard at work. He also noted that the panel is working on a website that will allow people to submit ideas and he pledged that the committee will have public hearings that will occur at some point between now and December. Click here to read more:  http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/177743-upton-supercommittee-work-has-already-begun