Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
President Bush wants to give states millions of dollars as short-term help in paying for prescription drugs. Bush plans to work with Congress to revamp the health care system to include a prescription drug benefit. But many states have decided to skip the wait and come up with their own drug plans. A panel talks about the debate over how to pay for prescription drugs.
Guests
- James Frogue Of the Heritage Foundation
- John Rother Director of policy and strategy for AARP
- Richard Cauchi Health policy specialist at the National Conference of State Legislatures
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