Medicare drug card program enrollment lags expected takeup
As the program’s starting date nears the number of seniors signing up remains low. AARP reports 400 enrollments from 26,000 mailings, while Walgreen officials note no rush to enroll. Officials blame cautious window shopping and online site glitches, with $4.6 million aimed at aiding low income beneficiaries.
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Walgreen Co
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Health and Human Services
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Medicare
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Advisory Commission On Aging
Forrester Research
Cambridge
Mass
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Elizabeth Boehm
Mark McClellan
McClellan
James Firman
National Council On Aging
Firman
HHS
Michael Reilly
Reilly
Free trade pact draws bipartisan fees in Washington
U S manufacturers and farmers gain access to Central American markets under a new free trade agreement signed Friday by the United States and five Central American nations. Textiles and sugar producers warn of competition as trade barriers drop. President Bush and Sen John Kerry clash over implications, with Kerry seeking renegotiation for worker rights and environmental protections. Dominican Republic to join later. The six nations form a major Latin American market for U S goods, second only to Mexico.
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Social Security warns of fake federal inspectors
Social Security issues a national fraud alert about impostors posing as agency employees to steal personal information. Reports began in Chicago with a North Dakota case, as scamsters use outage excuses and on hold recordings to appear legitimate. Victims should contact the inspector general hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
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Social Security
Jo Anne Barnhart
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Lassiter
Food recall expands for Paramount Farms almonds
A nationwide recall of raw almonds linked to Salmonella expanded as Paramount Farms and others urge return of almonds sold by mail order bulk and retail. FDA and CDC investigate more than 20 illness reports across multiple states and retailers including Kerry Inc and Metropolitan Market.
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California
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Stockton
Penzeys Spices Recalls Hungarian Half Sharp Paprika
Washington based Penzeys Spices recalls Hungarian Half Sharp Paprika due to possible salmonella contamination. About 1,724 pounds sold nationwide since last August. distributed through mail order and stores in Kansas Missouri Wisconsin.
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Ottawa Area Chamber notes and Ottawa Night at the Royals
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce lists events and committees including Education and Health Career Fair at Ottawa High School April 21 and honors banquet April 19. Ambassadors sponsor Ottawa Night at the Royals July 30 with bus to game. Other items cover garage sales August 7, fall parade, and community projects.
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Williamsburg
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Mutual of Omaha
West Third St
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Curly Musgrave
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Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
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W. 19Th St
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Third
Hickory Streets
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Main St
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