Medicare
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Report from Washington. Medicare, 1963 April 9
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Identifier: M085.10.0198.00057
Abstract
Senator Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington, on April 9, 1963. Sen. Dominick discusses how the timing of passage of legislation in Congress can be politically motivated, with legislation either being delayed or introduced when it will win the most support. Dominick says that this is the case with the Medicare bill, which he states could be delayed until 1964 to use as an issue in the presidential election. Dominick also explains his...
Dates:
1963 April 9
Report from Washington. Medicare, 1962 May 26
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Identifier: M085.10.0195.00029
Abstract
Congressman Peter H. Dominick (R-Colo.) delivers his weekly radio address, Report from Washington in late May 1962. Rep. Dominick discusses the topic of providing health care for senior citizens, stating that the debate in Congress centers on how a medical assistance program will be structured and financed. Dominick reviews elements of the 1960 Kerr-Mills Act as well as the current proposal called the King-Anderson Bill, comparing covered medical costs and funding for each plan.
Dates:
1962 May 26