Political notebook for August 11, 2000

Friday, Aug. 11, 2000 | 10:15 a.m.

Bernstein raps drug proposal

Senate candidate Ed Bernstein has rebuked John Ensign's drug-discount-card proposal, calling the cards a scam.

Bernstein, a Democrat, said the cards have been tried in other states including California, Iowa and Georgia, and have had a poor record.

Bernstein said the cards often fail to deliver on the promised discounts.

Ensign, a Republican, says he supports a Medicare supported drug card plan that he says will significantly reduce drug costs for seniors.

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