Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– While it will take about 4 years for health reform to be fully implemented, there are several benefits you can expect to see this year. Learn about them in just 3 minutes. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
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Newborn with Birth Defect Denied Health Care Coverage Because of ‘Pre-existing Condition’ (Video)
Fort Worth, TX–(ENEWSPF)– "They [Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas] kept saying ‘it’s pre-existing, it’s pre-existing’ but I don’t know how it can be pre-existing on a baby that was just born." — Doug Tracy, newborn Houston’…
Chairman Levin Statement on Health Reform Improvements Passing House
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following remarks after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send critical legislation reforming and improving America’s health insurance system to President Obama’s desk to become law: “This critical reform effort moves our nation forward. [Read More…]
Speaker Pelosi: ‘Today, We Have the Opportunity to Enroll This Important Legislation to Send to the President’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Leaders, Committee Chairs and newer Members of Congress held an enrollment ceremony in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol this morning to sign the revised Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and send it to President Obama for his signature into law. [Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Violence and Racism in Health Care Attacks
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The following remarks are attributable to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. This week, we have seen the best and worst of America. Sunday’s health care vote showed we can win real change when we put our minds to it. The health care bill is an extraordinary step[Read More…]
SEIU: Hope, Progress, Change…An American Dream
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. Service Employees International Union President Andy Stern released the following statement upon the Senate’s vote on the reconciliation fixes to the health reform law: “Hope. Progress. Change. There are many words that come to mind when thinking back on the long journey our country has taken[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG: Historic Health Reform Sets U.S. on Path to Lower Costs
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26 – “With yesterday’s votes in the House and Senate, the 111th Congress put the finishing touches on a legislative accomplishment that has remained out of reach for every previous Congress: comprehensive health reform. We congratulate the House and Senate leadership and every member of Congress who voted for[Read More…]
ANA: Final Step Toward Health Care Reform Completed
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. The American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization in the United States, applauds House lawmakers for approving H.R. 4872 “The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010” by a vote of 220 – 207. H.R. 4872, which provides important improvements to the[Read More…]
AMA – Congress Approves Changes to Historic Health System Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010. “Yesterday Congress approved a package of changes to the health system reform bill as an important step toward providing coverage to all Americans and improving our nation’s health system. While it’s not perfect and more still needs to be done, this sweeping reform package will benefit[Read More…]
AARP Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Health Reform Package
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. AARP CEO A. Barry Rand released this statement following today’s passage of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 by the Senate: “Today, our nation can claim yet another landmark achievement in its rich history. The Senate’s vote to pass health care reform will[Read More…]
