Clinton attacks drug industry over Medicare plan
President Clinton blasted the pharmaceutical industry as waging a shameless campaign to kill his prescription drug plan for seniors. He urged Congress to pass affordable drug coverage while criticizing industry ads and a private insurance alternative, signaling willingness to sign tax relief if fiscal discipline is preserved.
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Prescription drugs battle stalls in Congress amid election year
Washington notebook reports House Republicans push a private insurer based drug plan at 40 billion over five years, Democrats counter with a Medicare expansion at 100 billion. Both sides see rising drug costs and surplus funding as justification for coverage while politics threaten agreement before the session ends.
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Lawmakers Back Doctor Union Bill Amid Debate
House vote June 30 signals approval of a measure to let doctors collectively bargain with health plans. Supporters say equalizes negotiations with insurers while opponents warn of potential cartels and reduced patient choice. The bill excludes abortion coverage from the mandate.
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