Republican Rep. Deborah Pryce was spotted at a Dave Alvin concert in Columbus, Ohio, over the weekend. Instead of enjoying the music, she could have spent some time signing up seniors for the medicare prescription drug plan that she loves sooooooo much.
Speaking of the medicare prescription drug plan, there are plenty of complaints out there. Some of the complaints are showing up on the AARP message boards. A word of caution about the AARP message boards: Seeing as how this administration has paid journalists for positive stories, I think it is possible that some of the extremely positive comments are suspicious. There are indications that some seniors are already unhappy with their coverage because they feel the insurance company reps. lied to them and lawsuits are pending. There is even a blog about medicare here.
From the Columbus Dispatch today: Women in Ohio are having difficulty getting emergency contraception because of some pharmacists are letting their religious beliefs get in the way. Rep. Keith Faber, a Mercer County Republican has this crazy idea---....As written, the bill says, "No person is required to perform or participate in medical procedures or distribution of any medication which will or may result in abortion or termination of life."
Why do these Republicans feel the need to control our uteruses? Why can't pharmacists do their jobs? Pharmacists should fill the prescriptions as written or quit their jobs!