GOP outlines voluntary drug plan for seniors on Capitol steps
House Republicans unveiled a partial subsidy prescription drug proposal aimed at seniors, proposing a private-insurance market with government support for low income and high-cost retirees. Democrats call it election-year posturing and doubt plan availability and affordability. George W. Bush backs expanded Medicare options, pledging more senior choice while officials warn of cost.
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FDA approves Visudyne to slow vision loss in AMD patients
Washington AP reports the FDA approved Visudyne for wet age-related macular degeneration in seniors. The drug, injected and light activated, helped 61 percent of treated patients maintain stable vision after a year, offering aid though not a cure. Experts caution it benefits a modest proportion and is not for all AMD cases.
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House panel rejects bid to repeal low flow toilet rules
The House committee blocked a bill to repeal 1992 water conservation standards for toilets and other fixtures. Proponents argued the rules save about 600 million gallons daily and prevent a patchwork of state standards, while critics warned of interstate commerce impacts.
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