Prescription Drug Benefits Debated on Capitol Hill
WAP2001071210 - 12 JULY 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Rep. Christopher Shays (D-CT) speaks to reporters after a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, in support of the Meehan/Shays campaign finance reform bill being considered in the House July 12, 2001. The Meehan/Shays bill is similar to the McCain/Feinfold bill passed earlier this year in the Senate. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
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