Claim: A new TV ad in Florida harkens back to the notorious "death panel" falsehood. It wrongly claims Medicare benefits could be "rationed" and seniors denied treatment by the new health care law. In fact, the law specifically forbids rationing or restriction of benefits. American Crossroads, a super PAC launched with the help of Karl Rove, adviser to President George W. Bush, attacks Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in the ad, which features a gloomy gray-colored hospital bed with the word "rationed"
Fact-check: Scary Medicare Claims - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a new tv ad in florida harkens back to the notorious "death panel" falsehood. it wrongly claims medicare benefits could be "rationed" and seniors denied treatment by the new health care law. in fact, the law specifically forbids rationing or restriction of benefits. american crossroads, a super pac launched with the help of karl rove, adviser to president george w. bush, attacks democratic sen. bill nelson in the ad, which features a gloomy gray-colored hospital bed with the word "rationed"
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2012-09-26T14:11:01