WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 5106) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicare-only Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program enrollees have a choice of prescription drug plans under Medicare part D." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Thomas R. Carper, 513 Hart Senate Offi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., has introduced legislation (S. 5103) to "amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for recruitment activities." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Deb Fischer, 454 Russell Senate Office Building, Washi  more