White House advances plan to redefine Medicare with drug benefit
The Bush administration is finalizing a proposal to redefine Medicare adding a prescription drug benefit and private plan options while preserving traditional fee for service. The plan aims to slow cost growth via managed care though it would phase in over years and include an interim low income drug benefit. Estimated cost tops 350 billion over a decade, higher than past allocations. The proposal reflects broad GOP and some Democratic backing for market based senior care.
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Gene variation tied to memory ability across individuals
Researchers report that inheriting one version of a key gene improves performance on memory tests versus another version. The study, published in Cell, suggests small genetic differences can influence normal memory, with implications for predicting brain disease risk and memory enhancement drugs.
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Senate approves 390 billion spending bill in late year budget
The Senate passed a 390 billion package financing all federal agencies except the Pentagon in a 69 to 29 vote. Republicans tout budget discipline and terrorism focus while Democrats complain funding shortfalls for hospitals education homeland security and low income districts. The bill moves to House negotiations before a final measure to Bush.
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