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Speaker Hastert Praises the Medicare Prescription Drug Program

Date: Dec. 22, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Drugs


Speaker Hastert Praises the Medicare Prescription Drug Program

Over 21 Million Registered to Receive Benefits

December 22, 2005

(Washington, D.C.) Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) today released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services announcement that more than 21 million seniors and people with disabilities will receive prescription drug coverage beginning January 1, 2006.

"I am glad to hear Secretary Mike Leavitt's announcement today that over 21 million Americans who need prescription drugs have enrolled with Medicare's prescription drug program. The prescription drug program is beneficial to all seniors who wrestle with the high cost of their drugs. It is a good program that Congress worked hard to pass. I ask that during this Holiday season you check to make sure that your loved ones who may need to enroll in the program, have enrolled."

http://speaker.house.gov/library/health/051222medicare.shtml

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