Medicare bill sparks bipartisan debate on retirement reform
Political analysts flag the Medicare reform bill as a potential Republican edge in elections while seniors from all parties stand to gain from prescription drug benefits. They caution the reform could open long overdue talks on Social Security and retirement programs, though it touches a politically sensitive area nicknamed the third rail.
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Medicare reform costs and politics loom in Congress
A broad Medicare reform faces near-certain passage as lawmakers line up for or against specific provisions. Critics warn the $400 billion ten year drug benefit hides future costs and deficits, while some, like Sen Grassley, seek offsets and rural payment fixes.
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Dissent and activism span generations in a call for action
The letter argues that dissent is essential to freedom, cites historical struggles from World War II to 1960s civil rights, and praises figures like Viktor Frankl and Erich Fromm. It endorses a new peace and justice center in Cedar Rapids and urges Sen. Tom Harkin to fund a $3 billion global AIDS initiative, stressing moral leadership and public engagement.
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Access to Innovation for Medicare Patients Act urged
A rheumatoid arthritis patient credits self injected biologics with life changing relief and urges Medicare coverage. The letter criticizes current drug cost burdens and calls for passage of an act to cover self administered biologics, arguing seniors face high premiums deductibles and out of pocket costs. It condemns Medicare barriers and suggests buying from Canada if needed.
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Foreign relations clash shows both sides seek common ground
Amid postcrisis talks in Berlin and Lake Como, transatlantic forums bring together academics journalists and officials to assess U S Europe ties. The Washington Post notes mutual stereotypes endure yet shared values trade and the war on terror bind France and the United States despite disagreements over Iraq.
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