WATCH: Congressman warns of ballooning deficits in Medicare, Social Security

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. David Schweikert warned on the House floor this week about ballooning deficits in Social Security and Medicaid programs.

Over the next 30 years, he warned, citing Congressional Budget Office estimates, the two programs will account for $124 trillion in deficits.

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