Analysis By: Elizabeth Agnvall Source: AARP Bulletin Today It may be, like many Americans, that you’ve been bewildered—or bored—by the raft of details on health care legislation. But now that the overhaul is the law of the land, you’re probably wondering what the reforms will mean to you and your[Read More…]
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Democrats Nominate Sheila Simon to be Quinn’s Running Mate
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Sheila Simon today was nominated as Gov. Pat Quinn’s Lieutenant Governor running mate by the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee. Quinn announced this week that Simon was his preferred running mate.
President Obama Speaks About Health Reform in Iowa City (Video)
Iowa City, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)– President Obama visits the place where he first announced his plan for health care reform back in May of 2007, sharing with a large crowd the immediate effects of health reform for small businesses. Source: WhiteHouse.gov
What Health Reform Does This Year: In 3 Minutes (Video)
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
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’…
Weekly Address: Reforms Will End Student Loan Bank Subsidies and Expand Access to College
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2010. This was a momentous week for America. It was a week in which together, we took bold new steps toward restoring economic security for our middle class and rebuilding a stronger foundation for our future. It was a week in which some of the change that[Read More…]
Pentagon Lawyer Explains Policy Revisions
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010 – Changes made to the way the Defense Department applies the law that bans gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military means that officials will apply the law in a more fair and appropriate manner, the Pentagon’s top lawyer said here today. General Counsel[Read More…]
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…]
