Lee Jones on Health Care Democratic Senate Challenger (KS)

Bring affordable and accessible healthcare to all

I believe these are the issues that are important to the people of Kansas.
• Bring affordable and accessible healthcare to all Kansans
• Fully fund an education system with the highest standards so all children have an equal opportunity to be successful
• Support communities that have assisted fellow Kansans such as older individuals and those living in rural areas, by ensuring they receive an equitable share of government resources
Source: Campaign website, www.leejones.com, Homepage Apr 4, 2008

Save Medicare from private plans and HMOs

The only trouble Medicare faces is the attempted systematic dismantling of it, by politicians and interest groups who seek to force the elderly into what amounts to private plans and HMOs. Such plans work poorly enough for those of us under 65, and it places an even greater burden on those over 65, at a time when, ideally, they have earned an easier life and peace of mind. The Bush administration's Medicare prescription "benefit", supported by my incumbent opponent, fell far short of the ideal goal. It funnels millions of dollars to drug companies and HMOs but will provide little relief to most seniors. Moreover, Medicare is unable to negotiate with drug companies for the lowest cost, and it renders illegal any attempts to import prescriptions from Canada; ironic and hypocritical in an age when the government refuses to restrict other international trade. I will work to enable the government to negotiate for lowest cost, and for seniors to be able to opt for prescription importation from Canada. Source: Campaign website, www.jonesforsenate.us Oct 21, 2004

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