In December 8, President George W. Bush signed into law a bill that will provide drug benefits under Medicare. Supporters have hailed the measure as a groundbreaking step. Opponents have criticized it on two grounds-for being too modest in the help it will provide seniors and for capitulating to lobbyists representing insurance companies and private health plans. Both Rep (...)
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In denial
What the Medicare bill failed to do
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