Molly to Ken re: Medicare premium rollback; Puckett suddenly springs to life

From Molly Janczyk, November 17, 2006

Subject: RE: Medicare vote

There was much discussion and Johnson, Lazares, Leone wondered what else could be done. It was said if this did not occur, next year would be even higher. I think Puckett was in there as well asking. Puckett was at his most interactive we have seen to date.

Lazares and Leone voted no to make the point and I think it was John who asked about the $1000 death policy and if it could be used to benefit retirees while alive. No, was the answer because it comes from another fund.

The rest voted yes to approve.
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From Ken Ruth, November 17, 2006

Hey Molly: The Medicare premium reimbursement was an issue of much interest here in Shelby County. I know from your notes that the "rollback" was approved on Thursday. Do you remember what the vote was? Thanks for all you do...

Ken Ruth Sidney/Shelby County