Government Waste President Thomas A. Schatz issued the following statement today in response to the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking to prevent enforcement of Section 4507 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. Section 4507 greatly restricts the ability of senior citizens and physicians to enter into private contracts for medical services. As a result of this shortsighted decision, CAGW will be filing an amicus brief on appeal to support this effort to overturn Section 4507. The Freedom to Contract Act currently enjoys the support of nearly 250 members of Congress, including 50 senators. Americans under the age of 65 can walk into any doctor's office and personally pay for any medical service if they so choose.
Seniors deserve the same treatment.
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