Panthers on prowl: Seniors push Carcieri for 'summit' on Medicare Part D (Pawtucket Times)
PROVIDENCE - Gov. Donald Carcieri defused a rally protesting his administration s failure to convene a "summit" on the federal Medicare Part D program by showing up in the middle of it and promising the elderly activists a meeting.

Help available for Medicare Part D sign up (Montana Standard)
If you are feeling overwhelmed by Medicare Part D, local seniors and others eligible for the new prescription drug plan in the Butte area have a number of resources available to them.

Local effects of Medicare changes appear minimal, pharmacists say (Boonville Daily News)
On January 1 of this year, changes in the Medicare Part D began. The changes have caused quite a stir around the nation with talk of federal lawsuits - including one filed by Missouri Attorney Jay Nixon - and still more changes to follow.