Number: RL31316 Title: President Bush's Proposed Medicare-Endorsed Drug Discount Card Initiative: Status and Issues Authors: M. Angeles Villarreal, Resources, Science and Industry Division Abstract: This report discusses prescription drug coverage gaps for seniors, private sector discount card programs, and the discount card program the President originally proposed in July. Implementation issues of the program, as well as asserted benefits and limitations, are also be explored. Pages: 22 Date: Updated February 7, 2003