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Article: Rep. Berry Introduces Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act
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- February 7, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Marion Berry, D-Arkansas, has introduced the Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 (H.R. 684), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program."
The bill, introduced on Jan. 26, has 13 co-sponsors. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Ways and Means Committee.
A copy of the full-text of the legislation follows:
Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009
H.R. 684
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the ...