According to a timeline on the CBIC Web site, as of press time CMS planned to open its 60-day bid wndow at the end of April. Date Milestone 12/8/2003

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour. Aw, heck, who