1.   Even the more generous plans under discussion would fall short of past political promises from both parties, which called for providing all seniors under Medicare with comprehensive coverage.

2.   He has voiced support for a bipartisan congressional proposal that would provide seniors with a subsidy to purchase prescription drug coverage.

3.   The HMO then becomes responsible for providing the senior with Medicare benefits, plus any extra benefits it chooses to offer.

4.   Vermont took a different approach to provide its seniors with modest relief on prescription drug bills.

5.   The two were reuniting Tuesday in Allentown, Pa., to announce their plan to provide seniors with a prescription drug benefit under Medicare.