http://www.dccc.org/races/candidates/PA_04_Jason_Altmire.htmlVery qualified and someone who cares about seniors.
http://www.jasonaltmire.com/"The fastest growing portion of Medicaid is long-term care, which threatens to bust the budget if it is not addressed as our population ages. The key to solving the problem is to identify the most cost efficient ways to provide and pay for long-term care, whether it be in the home or in an institutional setting. If we move towards more home-based care, we need to do a better job of reducing fraud and overcharging because the market for services is likely to grow exponentially in the coming years." Part of Keystone Politics interview.2/11/2006
Dean stumps for Altmire in 4th Congressional District
http://postgazette.com/pg/06211/709755-177.stmJason Altmire, Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart, R-Bradford Woods, talks with Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean along Gleneagle Road in Murrysville yesterday. Mr. Dean, in the area to assist in Mr. Altmire's campaign, spoke to a group of volunteers who were going to canvass the area in support of Mr. Altmire's candidacy.