Mr. Castle clearly likes to use his money to do what others cannot.

Mr. Castle stayed there until last year, rising to chief executive.

"As of right now, clearly they would not be able to pass the bill," Mr. Castle said.

Although his policy does not pay for drugs, Mr. Castle is among the fortunate.

Mr. Castle said today that he believes the three have the edge in the debate.

Mr. Castle did not think so, but he left the door open.

Mr. Castle said he would be assigned to other duties related to the modernization.

Icon is about a $2 million project, Mr. Castle said.

Mr. Castle said he would make his own recommendation at the end of May.

Mr. Castle said his decision to leave his post had nothing to do with the problems at the agency.