Bush visits Orlando to trumpet Rx plan

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Wed May-10-06 09:16 AM
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Bush visits Orlando to trumpet Rx plan

President Bush, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, right, talk to members of the media during their visit to Broward Community College in Coconut Creek on Tuewsday while a group of seniors stand behind them.
(Sun-Sentinel/ Mike Stocker)
May. 9, 2006

President Bush shakes hands with Astrid Hinz, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, shakes hands with Earline Sublette during their visit to Broward Community College in Coconut Creek on Tuesday, May 9.
(Sun-Sentinel/ Mike Stocker)
May. 9, 2006

President rejects calls to extend Medicare deadline

Robyn Shelton and Jim Stratton
May 10, 2006

President Bush on Tuesday rejected Democratic challenges to extend the sign-up period for Medicare's new prescription-drug plan through the end of the year.

Democrats said an extension was necessary because millions of confused Americans need more time to make a decision.

But the president, who will speak with seniors today in Orlando, said the May 15 deadline is important because "deadlines help people understand there is finality, and people have to get after it."

The president responded to the criticism during stops in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa on a three-day blitz through Florida to promote the prescription-drug plans.

With only six days left for people to sign up for coverage this year, Democrats and Republicans are painting two sharply different views of the new Medicare program.

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seafan

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Wed May-10-06 09:24 AM
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1. Hey, it's *hard work*.

Secret Service agents move bicycles off Air Force One as President Bush arrives at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday. The bikes are transported on the jet for the president's recreation time, an agent said. Bush is to speak on Medicare in Orlando today.
(JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
May. 9, 2006

President George Bush steps off of Air Force One as he arrives at Orlando International Airport. After an overnight stay, Bush will speak about the Medicare prescription drug plan in Orlando.
(JOE BURBANK/ORLANDO SENTINEL)
May. 9, 2006

President Bush enters Broward Community College in Coconut Creek to discuss his Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit program on Tuesday.
(Sun-Sentinel/ Mike Stocker)
May. 9, 2006

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, center left, and President Bush watch volunteers and seniors during an appearance for people signing up for the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit on Tuesday, May 9, at Broward Community College in Coconut Creek. Local Coordinator Carroll Hinds, seated from left to right, assists Judy and Larry Fauci. Larry Fauci is chief of the Palm Beach Shores Fire Department.
(Sun-Sentinel/ Mike Stocker)
May. 9, 2006

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