GOP pushes Medicare drug plan past first House hurdle
In a 25 to 15 vote, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Republican backed Medicare prescription drug bill. Democrats decried the plan as risky for the program’s future, while proponents touted a new drug benefit and a private managed care option funded by government subsidies.
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Bush Launches 10 City Fund Raising Push For 2004 Campaign
President Bush opens a 10 city fund raising drive ahead of the 2004 election with a Washington Hilton reception drawing about 1,400 attendees and an estimated 3.5 million dollars. The push continues in Atlanta New York San Francisco Los Angeles Miami Tampa and more cities with June and July events planned. He aims to raise about 20 million from the first seven events to counter opposition from Democrats.
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Democrats Propose Domestic Policies in 2004 Campaign Debate
Democratic candidates unveil policy ideas as Bush fundraising leads. Gephardt pitches an energy plan in Silicon Valley while Edwards advocates middle class tax relief in Washington. Lieberman and Graham urge voters to oust Bush at separate events. The incumbent heads to a high-earning fundraiser in D.C. with expectations of surpassing the 2000 record.
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