In a lot of the discussions of Paul Ryan’s proposed Medicare reform–whether by Newt Gingrich, Democrats, or the media–the Wisconsin congressman’s plan is often compared to the Medicare status quo. Of course, everyone agrees that Medicare is on an unsustainable course. This chart from the Bipartisan Policy Center is a good reminder that the choice is not whether to change Medicare, but how: 

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