Political Quotes

“this is a four-part amendment. The first part would provide for a screening for aortic aneurysms, offered by Senator Bunning and Senator Dodd. The second part of the amendment would allow for the purchase of electronic mobility equipment for our seniors, something Senator Voinovich has been working on, as opposed to having a long-term lease. The third part is offered by Senator Thomas, which has to do with rural mental health care under Medicare. And finally, the piece I have been offering is on colorectal screenings. We passed that benefit back in 1997. As a result of that payment of the benefit for screenings, we have only seen a 1-percent increase in screenings. This is an attempt to try to increase that by allowing for the payment of the pre-doctor visit as well as the part B deductible. I ask unanimous consent to add Senator Landrieu as a cosponsor of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”