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Witnesses testified before the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee regarding the implementation of the Medicare Drug Discount Card program. Among the specific issues addressed were the …

Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their opposition to several administration proposals to reform Medicare by providing prescription drug plans to elderly persons who move to HMO he…

Representatives Camp and Stark discussed Medicare prescription drug coverage proposals and other news of the day. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Witnesses testified about proposals to provide prescription medication programs through Medicare. Among the issues they addressed were the costs of medicine and funding Medicare.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson testified before the House Ways and Means committee on the George W. Bush administration’s principles to strengthen and modernize Medica…

The Rules committee heard testimony on the shape of a prescription drug health care supplement. The Democrats attempted to convince the committee to allow their proposal to reach the Hou…

Democratic members of the House briefed reporters on their discharge petition to force a debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on Democratic proposals that would provide affordable pre…

Committee members examined different proposals to strengthen Medicare and help seniors gain more affordable access to prescription drugs. Mr. Walker cautioned against the long term fisc…

Members of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health & Environment heard testimony on proposals for reform of the U.S. health care system. The proposals were intended to increase th…

The committee heard testimony on a report issued by the General Accounting Office entitled, “Canadian Health Insurance: Lessons for the United States.” The hearing is one of a series being …