Pelosi to Boehner: Welcome to Medicare and Social Security!

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Nancy Pelosi wished John Boehner a happy 65th birthday on Monday via Twitter.

But the minority leader couldn't resist gigging the House speaker by mentioning issues dear to Democrats: Social Security, the so-called third rail of American politics, and Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors.

Perhaps that's a hint to Republicans not to touch the federal programs near and dear to senior citizens? When Pelosi turned 74 in March, Boehner sent her Graeter's chocolate ice cream and gelato.

Boehner got into the act this afternoon, with a response to Pelosi and Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.