This Active Life January 2003

A Message from the President

NEA-Retired member Shirley Lindquist, who you'll meet in this month's cover story, crosses the border into Canada to save money on the drugs necessary to keep her healthy. Sad to say, her story is not uncommon. Many retirees now venture to Canada and Mexico to purchase drugs that, though identical in chemistry, are substantially cheaper in those countries than in pharmacies across the United States.
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Cover Story

Florida member Joan King is fighting back against the high cost of prescription drugs.
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Letters

Readers respond to previous issues of This Active Life.
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Member Profiles

Meet Ruth Greiner (Oregon), Al Falcone (New Jersey), and Helen Hampton (Georgia). What spurs their involvement in NEA?
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People

Braulio Alonso leaves his stamp on a new Florida high school. Minnesota retirees Sue Greenberg and Gwen Stanich are tasting success in their new business. Cleorah Scruggs helps kids link up for diversity's sake.
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News Briefs

NEA-Retired members like Fran Raines help fuel the success of NEA's Read Across America campaign. Learn how you can get involved.
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10-Minute Activist

The 108th Congress starts work this month. You can help shape its approach to senior issues, such as health care and Social Security.
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Ask the Expert

New factors for Retirement Plan withdrawals.
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Health

Colorado member Steve Herrera battles diabetes with diet and exercise, while fighting for increased funding for research.
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