Congress grapples with failed catastrophic Medicare plan
AP analysis notes the 1988 Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act sparked broad backlash over an added elderly surtax. Congress, the White House, and the AARP navigate undoing or salvaging parts of the program as costs rise from an estimated 32 to 48 billion over five years, with seniors facing higher premiums and taxes.
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Bush ready to veto abortion bill after compromise talks
President Bush plans to veto a bill that would allow federally funded abortions in rape and incest cases as compromise talks collapse. White House aides say no common ground emerged after days of meetings with anti abortion lawmakers. Senate and House votes already limit chances to override a veto, while abortion rights groups warn of political fallout for Republicans. The measure ties to a large 156.7 billion labor and health appropriations package currently in Congress.
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