Democrats push new Medicare drug plan

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Senate Democrats announced their support for a plan that would provide Medicare coverage of prescription drugs on June 23, 2000 and said they would force a vote on it after a week. The plan, which is optional, offers a $35-$40 monthly premium to seniors. The plan is intended to ensure that a senior will not have to pay more than $4,000 a year for prescription drugs. A senior will to pay the first $250 and Medicare will pay the next $6,500. Medicare will reimburse 75% of the next $2,000 in drug costs and after this stage, Medicare will pay all other drug costs.

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Voters not blaming politicians for higher oil prices

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Overheated oil prices are not being blamed on politicians. However, Pres Clinton's decision to release 30 million barrels of oil from the STrategic Petroleum Reserve is seen as politically motivated aimed at helping his vice president's campaign. Aides at the White House called it a prudent move to ease the shortage of oil supply. A poll showed that the potential for hardshipp due to the higher prices for gas or home heating fuel in the winter of 2000 could be a cause for concern for voters.

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HBO honors its bouts of class

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Home Box Office will present a 12-part documentary series showing 12 of boxing's memorable fights.

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