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I think its time that AARP gets motivated to lobby to remove the 'no bid' prescription drug costs contracts that they supported during the Bush presidency. If we want to preserve Social Security we mu
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Prescription Drug Costs

posted at October 1, 2011 12:30 PM EDT
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First: October 1, 2011
Last: October 1, 2011
I think its time that AARP gets motivated to lobby to remove the 'no bid' prescription drug costs contracts that they supported during the Bush presidency. If we want to preserve Social Security we must make cost control an effective part of the program...making the VERY profitable drug companies bid for Social Security medication is one way to do it.

Re: Prescription Drug Costs

posted at October 2, 2011 5:37 AM EDT
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First: February 29, 2008
Last: May 17, 2013
Many will get their medications free or nearly free. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance will help you find the program that's right for you, ...
"On average, Medicare Advantage premiums will go down next year and seniors will enjoy more free benefits and cheaper prescription drugs," .  ( USA Today article)
Publix supermarkets give out some  free drugs.  

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