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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2000
Page
1
Medicare faces solvency pressure and political stalemate as lawmakers debate adding prescription drug coverage for seniors. Grassley and Harkin urge Clinton to prioritize reform while the program, a Lyndon Johnson era achievement, consumes $208 billion annually and risks rising beyond $400 billion by 2010.
Vera Sheldon, 73, spends about 425 a month on 11 prescribed medicines and 40 more on other drugs for heart, blood pressure, arthritis, and a torn rotator cuff. She pays nearly 100 monthly for Medicare Blue Cross Blue Shield that covers no drugs, and has funded medications for nine years.
Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party edged rival James Soong in Taiwan's presidential race. Beijing warned it would monitor the result as Chen pledged dialogue with Beijing while the Nationalists' Lien Chan trailed, highlighting Taiwan's fragile cross-strait balance.
Iowa officials revive the Arson Alert fund to encourage tips with monetary rewards. University of Iowa sociologist John Stratton argues money offers instant gratification to witnesses, aiding cases as arson numbers decline statewide. authorities urge public help despite fears and potential retribution.
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