Pelosi: Democrats don't support Medicare, VA privatization

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) told CBS that the Democratic party would work with President-elect Donald Trump on certain issues but would "draw the line" at privatizing Medicare and Veterans Affairs.

Here's what you should know.

1. Rep. Pelosi said Democrats were open to discussing infrastructure, child care and early childhood education.

2. Rep. Pelosi criticized the voucher element of Speak of the House Paul Ryan's (R-Wis.) Medicare Plan calling it a "tremendous loss." According to NPR, the vouchers will subsidize healthcare on a sliding, income-based scale. 

3. Rep. Pelosi believes the Democratic party is strong despite losing several seats during November's election.

She told CBS, "For us it's about protecting Medicare, Social Security, good paying jobs for America's workers, protecting women's right to choose, issues that unify us."

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