Texas Medicare region changes raise signup concerns
Medicare official Basse warns that Texas residents may face plan reassignments if they move out of state and notes aggressive drug plan salesmen target seniors. The May 15 2006 deadline pressures timely enrollment as premiums for the year are decided, with uncertainty next year due to new federal prescription drug coverage.
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Medicare drug plans and aging population pressures discussed
The speaker notes that prescription drug coverage depends on private sector competition and federal costs. She recalls Medicare’s 1965 eligibility age chose 65 to reflect life expectancy and explains funding strains as life expectancy rises. She stresses informed decisions and mentions Medicare’s shift toward modern needs. For details call 1 800 MEDICARE or visit medicare gov.
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Bush and Rumsfeld Reject Immediate Iraq Withdrawal
President Bush warned against a hasty pullout arguing it would be a terrible mistake and that troop decisions must follow commanders on the ground. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld echoed the stance, saying quitting would empower insurgents and jeopardize U.S. security as Iraqis assume more responsibility.
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East Coast states lead in high wage earners in Census data
Census data show wage leaders on the East Coast with Connecticut at a median household income of 56409, ahead of New Jersey 56356, Maryland Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Mississippi posts the lowest median at 32397. West Virginia Arkansas Louisiana and Montana are in the bottom five. In Richmond, Va. a death by injection is expected for Robin Levitt, the 1000th execution since 1976.
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Ex-New Orleans officer charged in stolen vehicle case
Willie Earl Bickham Jr., 39, a former New Orleans police officer, posted a 50000 bond on a federal charge of taking a stolen vehicle across state lines after Houston police stopped him for speeding on November 12. He allegedly impersonated an officer and faced theft charges in Houston. Officials say he resigned from NOPD during Katrina.
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Vatican Defends Policy On Gay Priests With Caveat
The Vatican backs a policy preventing men with deep seated homosexual tendencies from priesthood while pledging no crackdown on ordained gays. The document, Benedict XVI's first major policy, was released after a prior leak. Conservatives see it as curbing seminary gay culture. liberals warn morale issues and possible priest shortage in the United States.
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Gabon’s Omar Bongo Wins Re election in Landslide
Gabon President Omar Bongo, Africa’s longest serving ruler, was re elected to a seven year term with about 79 percent of the vote in Libreville officials said Thursday. Bongo, age 69, has held power in this oil rich former French colony since 1967.
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