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Senator John Breaux (D-LA) held a press conference in Baton Rouge where heannounced that he would not seek another term in the U.S. Senate. He thanked his family and supporters for their…

Senate Leaders who had backed the Medicare prescription drug bill talked about its passage in the Senate earlier that day. They reiterated their support for the bill, and thanked the bill’s…

Senate leaders and others celebrated a vote to invoke cloture on the Medicare bill and anticipated its quick passage. After their remarks there were a few questions from reporters.

Senate leaders commented on the Medicare bill which would voted on later that day. They urged passage of the bill as a unique opportunity to provide Healthcare security for seniors. While acknowledging…

Senators and members of the healthcare industry spoke about the Medicare legislation that was passed earlier in the day and how it will affect senior citizens, focusing on measures that…

Members of the Senate and House as well as members of the health care industry and the public others spoke in favor of the Medicare prescription drug bill then being considered by Congress.…

Following a meeting with President George W. Bush, Congressional leaders spoke to reporters about Medicare reform legislation that provided prescription drug coverage. Following their…

Representative Thomas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a coalition of congressmen to announce an agreement on a new Medicare prescription drug benefit. While…

Maryland’s attorney general Joseph Curran, abuse victims and others testified before a Senate Subcommittee on Aging about financial abuse and exploitation of the elderly. Topics included…

The committee held a hearing on the abuse of the elderly by family members. There is a lack of data, but it appears to be the largest category of elder abuse. The first panel of witnesses…

House and Senate negotiators debated Medicare prescription drug legislation. Two very different bills were passed by the House and the Senate and the committee worked toward reconciling…

The Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Board released its final report. Board Chairman Harold Gehman and Administrator Sean O’Keefe testified about the report and about the management…

Witnesses testified about clinical depression and suicide amongst the elderly. They talked about the extent of the problem, treatments for depression, and suicide prevention programs.