Barrett explains Medicare drug card program details
John Bayalis of The Edison Group says the current prescription drug discount card will last until 2006 when the revamped Medicare program comes online. Consumers can call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit Medicare.com for information. Papadopoulos notes a member saved $165 monthly. In SC, 1,500 more representatives were added to handle calls. Barrett held a Medicare hearing in Edgefield with 60 attendees. The revamp cost cited at $399 billion, now estimated at about $524 billion.
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Cheney Visits South Carolina Luncheon Amid Campaign Pressure
Vice President Cheney and daughter Elizabeth head to a Carolina luncheon where Southern menu favorites appear. Senator Graham cites the race's impact on party control while protests by Sierra Club plan a Big Oil BBQ near Andrews Farm Park.
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Greenville
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Elizabeth
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