Medicare Drug Plan Deadline Sparks Mixed Reforms Debate
Democrats push to extend the enrollment deadline and waive penalties for late sign ups while defenders cite savings for seniors. The program has enrolled millions, with about 43 million beneficiaries and roughly 10 million new coverages since January 1. Health officials acknowledge early delays but call the rollout a success. Susie Heilman highlights confusion and the help available through the Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program.
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New York
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Denver
Heilman
Medicare
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Grassley
Health and Human Services
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Leavitt
Philadelphia
Arlen Specter
Pennsylvania
Mike DeWine
Ohio
Susan Collins
Maine
Leeway program helps hurricane survivors in Baytown enroll at Lee College
Donna, Harold, and Jessica, displaced by the disaster, find new direction through Lee College Project Leeway in Baytown. The six week program offers study skills tutoring and career exploration to help transition into college, with Harold enlisting in Instrumentation.
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Baytown
Donna
Harold
New Orleans
Jessica
Second Baptist Church
San Jacinto Mall
Lee College
Clare Fleming
Project Leeway Orientation Sessions Set for May and June
Students may attend four orientations for the Project Leeway program on May 24 May 31 June 7 and June 14 from 1 to 3 pm in room 115 of the Technical Vocational Building. For details contact Clare Fleming at 281 425 6559 or cfleming lee edu.
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Technical Vocational
Clare Fleming
Lee.edu
Baytown locals start over after Katrina recovery
Harold Jessica and Donna share how Project Leeway helped them pursue college and new careers in Computer Maintenance as they rebuild lives in Baytown after New Orleans devastation. They miss home yet praise the slower pace and community support while plans for June orientations at the Technical Vocational Building proceed.
Flea Market Buzz at Indoor Carrie's This- n- That
Vendors at the indoor flea market attract shoppers with varied goods from old glassware to new watches and pottery. Stall rents are $10 daily for tables and $100 monthly for inside stalls while promotions and events like barbecues and birthday celebrations draw crowds.
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Dan Rutland
Misty Meadows
Shaft
Stork
Bush seeks National Guard aid for border in immigration talks
President Bush pushes a National Guard plan to aid the border patrol with intel training and logistics as conservatives press for tougher immigration measures. He briefed Mexican President Fox on a logistical role and faced opposition from Hagel who warned against overstretching the Guard and questioned long term border security efficacy.
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CNN
Bush
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Congress
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Vicente Fox
Fox
Army
Chuck Hagel
Nebraska
Iraq
Hagel
Senate
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