21.   But perhaps the hottest issue with voters is prescription drug coverage for the elderly.

22.   But the HMOs typically offer prescription drug coverage and other benefits not available in the fee-for-service program.

23.   But so far, the question of gender equity in prescription drug coverage has mostly been one for the legislatures.

24.   But there is some prospect of action this year on a few big issues, including adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare.

25.   Carnahan said she would work to improve education, health care and prescription drug coverage and would try to achieve tax cuts for working families.

26.   Clinton is pushing big proposals to improve access to health care, add prescription drug coverage to Medicare and expand the tax credit for the working poor.

27.   Clinton also sweetened his proposal to offer prescription drug coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries.

28.   Clinton came here for a townhall session to promote his proposal to add universal prescription drug coverage to Medicare.

29.   Democrats and Republicans agree that our seniors deserve a secure retirement and a prescription drug coverage in Medicare.

30.   Democrats propose a measure to help all of the elderly pay some of the costs of prescription drug coverage.