1.   Although the rates have come up slightly since then, Ayvazian said that special offers and discount plans from the major carriers offset the rise.

2.   But Bush spokesman Ari Fleischer said that a number of discount drug plans in existence have made it easier for seniors to afford prescription drugs.

3.   CUC International Inc. reached an agreement with Travelers Group Inc. that will allow it to sell its discount consumer plans through agents of the insurance and financial service giant.

4.   He said the company set objective criteria for participation in discount plans and did not pick and choose who would sell its policies.

5.   He said the authority had done a poor job of evaluating the impact of the various discount plans on its finances.

6.   How to find the best discount plan for you?

7.   Is there a discount plan?

8.   Many people who use dial-around numbers wind up paying higher rates than if they had used a discount plan offered by their regular long-distance carrier.

9.   Merck has launched a marketing campaign that includes a rebate plan and a repeat-user discount plan.

10.   Ruthardt says her proposals were intended only to clarify who is eligible for discount plans.