Senate passes placebo coverage for seniors
WASHINGTON – In a landmark vote, the U.S. Senate today approved a bill to provide universal placebo coverage for an estimated 34 million Americans over the age of 65.
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) hailed the passage as a positive development even as Congress struggles to overhaul the nation’s health care system.
“This bill would provide placebos for seniors in the shape and color of their favorite prescription medication,” said Senator Reid. “It also allows for fun flavors like apple-banana, cherry pie and kiwi strawberry.”
The vote comes after a week of intense floor debate in which opponents of the bill argued placebo coverage should remain in the hands of private sector placebo firms.
“This is socialized placebo care. Josef Stalin would have loved it,” said Senator Brian Davis (I-IL). “The president can sign this bill over my pale, slightly pudgy body as I pretend to lie dead on a leather sofa.”
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After the press conference, Reid reportedly told close friends, staffers and his family doctor that he has no plans in replacing his 32 different daily medications for placebos however. Reid went on by saying that old adage “what’s good for goose is good for gander however I refused to be goosed and the gander is on their own!” Bottom line, business as usual.
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February 22, 2010 at 1:42 am