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Clinton Administration News Photo

July 12, 2000
Secretary Shalala addresses a standing room-only audience gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Medicare at HHS headquarters, the Hubert H. Humphrey Building. Seated from left to right are Nancy-Ann Min DeParle, the administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, Mrs. Blanche Powell, 86, and her husband, Mr. Mark Powell, 102, both of Baltimore, MD. Mr. Powell became a Medicare recipient the day the program started in 1965. (DES-stage.jpg) Mr. Mark Powell, 102, a Baltimore, MD resident, introduces Secretary Shalala at the 35th anniversary of Medicare celebration held at HHS headquarters in Washington, D.C. [60K]

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