Medicare plans draw criticism on drug pricing (The Palm Beach Post)
Figuring out which Medicare drug-insurance plan is right for you is confusing enough. Now, complaints are mounting about an obscure drug-pricing system that can force many older Americans to pay stiff penalties when they opt for brand-name drugs instead of a generic.

Agricultural commission (Boston Globe)
ACTON Acton is moving closer to forming an agricultural commission. An exploratory meeting on Dec. 18 attracted enough interest from residents and selectmen that a steering committee will be formed to write a warrant article for Town Meeting, said organizer Jennifer Taylor. If Town Meeting approves the warrant article, the Board of Selectmen will appoint members of the agricultural commission. ...

1 In 5 Boomers Worried About Affording Health Care In 2009, AARP Survey Finds (Medical News Today)
A new AARP survey released today examines the health care and prescription drug challenges facing Boomers and older Americans in the weakened economy.

Some Boomers Edgy on Health Care Costs (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Some Boomers Edgy on Health Care Costs Category: Health News Created: 12/26/2008 Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2008