1.   A big part of the Medicare debate is likely to focus on whether the costs of a federal prescription benefit program can be controlled.

2.   But along with those savings, Clinton has also called for adding an expensive new prescription drug program.

3.   He also plans to unveil part of his prescription drug program.

4.   If a Medicaid-backed prescription drug program for seniors were added to the mix, the state probably would have to add more matching funds.

5.   Lyons says the governor has shortchanged important programs, like aid to cities, education and prescription drug programs.

6.   Missouri started a prescription drug program to aid senior citizens who are less well-off.

7.   President Bush has proposed a prescription drug program for low-income Medicare recipients that has yet to be considered by Congress.

8.   So to check, the veteran Georgia physician reached into his pocket for a Palm loaded with a prescription drug reference program made by ePocrates Inc. of San Carlos.

9.   Such prescription purchasing programs are in force in many areas of the country.

10.   The House on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would start a prescription drug program for the elderly poor, although funding is uncertain.