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In denial

What the Medicare bill failed to do

Andrew Lustig

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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