AARP says drug prices rose to offset card discounts
An AARP survey shows top 200 brand drug prices rose 3.4 percent in Q1 2004, nearly triple inflation, offsetting savings from Medicare discount cards. Plavix led gains at 7.9 percent. Fosamax up 4.9 percent. Celebrex and Lipitor up about 5 and 4.6 percent respectively.
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AARP study links drug price rise to Medicare bill timing
An AARP analysis finds notable drug price increases in months surrounding the Medicare prescription bill passage. It compares maker price hikes to general inflation, notes CPI shifts, and discusses how the bill signings influenced pricing trends and the broader consumer cost landscape.
Key Energy faces restatement and lawsuits as assets undefined
Key Energy says it cannot provide results until asset restatement is completed. The company faces SEC probes, 11 class-action suits alleging market misstatements, and a default notice on two loans after failing to file 2003 annual report. CEO Dick Alario foresees debt reduction, asset redeployment, and higher service rates amid North American demand.
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Bronze Star honors Marine amid community sympathy in Permian Basin
A ceremony at First Baptist marked Corporal Amaya posthumously with a Bronze Star after he sacrificed himself to shield teammates. Kacey Carpenter voiced pride and sorrow as families from Stanton and Odessa attended. A phone tribute to Cpl Shields of Odessa connected service and gratitude, with a Color Guard and songs of salute.
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ECISD faces contract review amid Benavides uncertainty
ECISD officials and trustees debate Benavides contract status with attorney Mike Atkins denying ongoing negotiations. Trustee Doyle Woodall says rumors persist and urges the superintendent to disclose plans while Floy Hinson cites limited communication among board members. The superintendent's contract may be discussed at a future meeting as school starts.
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Eminem's ex-wife sentenced for leaving drug program
Mount Clemens Michigan Eminem's ex-wife was sentenced to at least four months in jail for leaving a court ordered drug treatment program. She was ordered to Hazel Park for placement in a program. Police arrested a Mathers in an Ann Arbor hotel room on June 15 after a caller reported she was staying there. A warrant had been issued in April. Mathers was placed on probation after pleading guilty to possessing 25 grams or less of cocaine and failing to yield to an emergency vehicle. The charges traced to a 2003 traffic stop in St. Clair Shores. Mathers and rapper Eminem whose legal name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III have a daughter, Hailie Jade Mathers.
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Rivers duo move to TV Guide Channel
New York Joan Rivers and daughter Melissa Rivers join the TV Guide Channel expanding their fashion critique reach from E! Entertainment Television Known for red carpet coverage at major awards and the question of whose dress are you wearing Celebrities value their opinions and designers seek their input.
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Astronauts attempt risky repair again
In a second spacewalk, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Gennady Padalka ventured outside the Cocatoes space station to replace a faulty circuit board and restore power to a gyroscope. The mission follows a first abortive attempt last week when an oxygen leak forced an early return.
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Correction on Aryan Circle story in Odessa American
A correction notes Andrew John Criswell is not a member of Aryan Circle. Criswell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
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Moore and Spider-Man 2 Dominate Box Office Talk
The article notes Spider-Man 2 projected to gross 300 million again as part of the series. Michael Moore pushes for six Bush terms while Fahrenheit 9/11 expands to more theaters. Abe Lincoln is recalled for golf remarks, and Shaquille O Neal seeks a Lakers trade citing a poisonous atmosphere. The piece highlights strong reaction to the Moore film.
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Bush Bash and Parasitic Woes At Yankee Stadium
A chaotic mix of notes alleges Jason Giambi was hospitalized for an intestinal parasite caught at Yankee Stadium while politics and media swirl. The Pentagon announced involuntary call ups for retired reserves, and Bill Clinton toured bookstores in San Francisco and Seattle.
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Texas Lottery Draw Summary for June 30
Wednesday June 30 results show Cash Five numbers drawn 4 5 12 17 20 with 4 5 Geile included. Pick 3 Day Night numbers 1 7 19 20 4 13. Lotto Texas numbers listed as 7 19 20 4 13.
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New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash Draw
A New Mexico Lottery update shows a Road Runner Cash drawing with the numbers 1 5 19 20 and 23, with 20 cents and 23 cents featured. The date noted is Tuesday June 29, with related figures 5 and 80 appearing in the entry.
Odessa American Contact and subscription details
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for news sports and editorial desks and provides subscription rates and options. It notes offices at 222 E. 4th Street Odessa TX and offers carrier and mail plans with various durations and prices.
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