Poster
03-15-2004, 11:00 AM
The newly released Medicare commercials featuring president Bush, continue to draw controversy, with critics saying they are too politicized and offer little information. Factor in the introduction of other ads created by interest groups, and it makes a confusing program appear even more complicated.
“Democrats and some senior groups have called the ads taxpayer-funded political ads. An investigation by the General Accounting Office found that the ads have a partisan tone and leave out some information, but don't violate the law.”
“Meanwhile, Families USA kicked off its $500,000 campaign this month with forums and a 13-minute video featuring journalist Walter Cronkite and seniors facing high drug costs. The group plans to distribute 10,000 copies of the video and conduct forums in 20 cities, including Albany, on May 3.”
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“Democrats and some senior groups have called the ads taxpayer-funded political ads. An investigation by the General Accounting Office found that the ads have a partisan tone and leave out some information, but don't violate the law.”
“Meanwhile, Families USA kicked off its $500,000 campaign this month with forums and a 13-minute video featuring journalist Walter Cronkite and seniors facing high drug costs. The group plans to distribute 10,000 copies of the video and conduct forums in 20 cities, including Albany, on May 3.”
To read more go to: http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-usmedi153708747mar15,0,4204781.story?coll=ny-nationalnews-headlines