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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Micah Swafford

June 28, 2002

202-225-2132

Says Prescription Plan Costs Too Much

Istook Says Save Medicare Before Expanding It

Washington, DC -- Congressman Ernest Istook (R-OK) voted no Thursday night on a plan to add a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. The plan passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 221 to 208.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rich Carter or Mike Arlinsky

June 27, 2002

(202) 225-5821

Manzullo Offers Amendment to GOP Drug

Bill to Preserve Seniors' Quality Health Care


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Office of Congressman Jeff Flake

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Thursday, June 27, 2002

CONTACT: Matthew Specht (202) 225-2635

Congressman Flake Votes Against New Massive Entitlement Prescription Drug Bill Jeopardizes Serious Medicare Reform

Washington, D.C. - Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake, who represents the state's First District, tonight voted against H.R. 4954, which adds a prescription drugs benefit to Medicare without overhauling the system.


EMERSON STANDS UP FOR SENIORS

Continues Pushing for Bill to Help Rural Seniors and Save Pharmacies

(Washington, DC) - Below is a statement from Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) regarding her vote on the Medicare Modernization and Prescription Drug Act of 2002 (the prescription drug bill).


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 28, 2002

Contact: HHS Press Office

(202) 690-6343

STATEMENT BY HHS SECRETARY TOMMY G. THOMPSON

Regarding House Approval of Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation


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_summary: The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a pharmaceutical industry appeal against the state of Maine's prescription drug program, Maine Rx. The high court today (June 28) granted a Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) request for a review of the case. PhRMA believes Maine Rx "would limit Medicaid patients' access to the newest and most effective medications."]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Nancy Thompson or Marty Davis, (202) 434-2560

STATEMENT BY AARP ADVOCACY DIRECTOR CHRIS HANSEN ON THE HOUSE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN

AARP members want a prescription drug benefit signed into law this year. The vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to make a voluntary prescription drug benefit a permanent part of Medicare is a step towards that goal. However, improvements are needed in the funding adequacy, structure, and benefit viability of this plan.


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From: "Energy and Commerce Press" <EnergyandCommercePress@mail.house.gov>

To: "Committee on Commerce News" <biotech@docs.house.gov>

Subject: Senior Energy and Commerce Members Send Letter to FDA on ImClone

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Friday, June 28, 2002

CONTACT: Ken Johnson or Peter Sheffield

202-225-5735

Senior Energy and Commerce Members Send Letter to FDA on ImClone


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