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Medicare Program Not Confusing

Date: March 8, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net Health Insurance


MEDICARE PROGRAM NOT CONFUSING -- (Extensions of Remarks - March 08, 2006)
SPEECH OF HON. VIRGINIA FOXX OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2006

* Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to discuss the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, a historic program that renews our commitment to our Nation's seniors.

* This plan gives seniors choices for prescription drug coverage that will cost less while offering more benefits. It has brought Medicare, a program created 40 years ago, into the 21st century. Millions of seniors who were without access to drugs are now getting them and many are saving thousands of dollars a year.

* Clearly, people have liked what they have heard about this program as sign-ups for the third week of February amounted to 546,000 and the week before, numbered 543,000. All told, almost 26 million people have signed up so far.

* The Democrats say that seniors are confused about this program. I'm feeling a little bit confused myself and here's why: Democrats are holding town halls for the sole purpose of criticizing this plan while at the same time telling seniors they should consider signing up. Well, I guess I can understand why they are confused.

* Mr. Speaker, there is nothing confusing about a program that will help Medicare beneficiaries pay for their prescription drugs while at the same time saving them money.

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