November 22, 2003

Medicare Legislation

Senators and members of the healthcare industry spoke about the Medicare legislation that was passed earlier in the day and how it will… read more

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 would help minorities and rural residents and how prescription drug coverage could help manage diseases before they become more serious. After their statements they answered questions from reporters. close

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Harry C. Alford President and CEO National Black Chamber of Commerce
John Breaux U.S. Senator [D] Louisiana

Richard H. Carmona M.D. Surgeon General Department of Health and Human Services
Bill Frist M.D. U.S. Senator [R] Tennessee
Charles W. Grim Director Indian Health Service
Randall W. Maxey M.D. President National Medical Association
Rene F. Rodriguez M.D. Founder and President Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons

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Program ID:: 179262-1
Category:: News Conference
Format:: Congressional News Conference
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Nov 22, 2003 | 11:33am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Nov 22, 2003 | 5:12pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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Nov 22, 2003 | 11:33am EST | C-SPAN 1
Nov 22, 2003 | 5:12pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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