WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8181) to amend title XVIII "to provide for certain Medigap coverage for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease." The bill was introduced on Sept. 8. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Cindy Axne, 330 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5476; or in district offices at 501 5th Ave., Council Bluffs, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 4564) to "authorize the location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism." The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Joni Ernst, 730 Hart Senate Off  more