Woerner
07-30-2004, 07:14 AM
U.S. Rep. James P. Moran (D-8th) recently spoke with seniors in his home state about how their prescription coverage will be very different than other states. He's calling fir a recall of the Prescription benefit plan that will cost Virginian seniors almost 80% of the actual drug costs.
"Discount drug costs are increasing so much that, in the end, this program will not be of much benefit," Moran said."
"Under this bill, we will, for the first time since the institution of Medicare, have people paying different premiums," Moran said. "I'd just as soon repeal the whole legislation." This brought forth applause from the audience of seniors."
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"Discount drug costs are increasing so much that, in the end, this program will not be of much benefit," Moran said."
"Under this bill, we will, for the first time since the institution of Medicare, have people paying different premiums," Moran said. "I'd just as soon repeal the whole legislation." This brought forth applause from the audience of seniors."
To read more go to:http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=38405&paper=72&cat=104