SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

November 20, 2003
Press Release

NOVEMBER 17, 2003

SCHAKOWSKY: BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S MISSTATEMENT OF THE DAY -
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) issued today's "Bush Administration's Misstatement of the Day" on prescription drugs.

President Bush, referring to the prescription drug conference report said:

"It is a good piece of legislation." (CNN, 11/17/03)
However, a picture is worth a thousand words. Last week, seniors did not attend an event in phoenix with Bush Administration officials to listen to President Bush's address calling on Congress to pass the legislation.

Seniors across the country oppose the Republican proposal because it threatens the future of Medicare and fails to provide a comprehensive, voluntary and affordable prescription drug benefit.

Document: Bad Deal for Seniors, Bad Deal for Medicare, Sweet Deal for Big Drug Companies