Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) managed the debate on the rule to bring to a vote the fixes to the health care reconciliation package. Below are her remarks. Madam. Speaker the disturbing atmosphere that we’ve seen around the Capitol recently is alarming. The rash of ominous[Read More…]
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March is Problem Gambling Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Illinois agencies that regulate gaming in Illinois recognize that for some people the fun and excitement of winning a little extra money at the races, casinos, or by playing the lottery can become unhealthy. But, it may be difficult to tell in some cases whether or not[Read More…]
ISAC Partners With Fifth Third Bank For College Smart Fair
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Fifth Third Bank to present the College Smart Fair, April 23-24, at the University of Illinois Chicago Student Center East. The two-day event is part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Money Smart[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Near-Term Changes Resulting From National Health Insurance Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) signed by President Obama on March 23, 2010, will fundamentally improve the performance, transparency and accountability of health insurers and health insurance products in Illinois. Many significant reforms—including the requirement that health insurance companies cover all individuals regardless[Read More…]
New National Survey Shows that More than a Quarter of Youth aged 12 to 20 Drank Alcohol in the Past Month
Rockville, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. More than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 (27.6 percent) drank alcohol in the past month, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study shows that the underage drinking rates were as high as 40 percent in some[Read More…]
Senator Burris Commends Defense Secretary Gates for Actions to Curb ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Today, United States Senator Roland W. Burris praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his announcement of several measures to help stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members from the military and to curtail the influence of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The[Read More…]
Landmark Legislation to Increase College Affordability Clears Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today announced that landmark legislation to make college more affordable and accessible had passed the U.S. Senate. The legislation must now go to the U.S. House for a final vote before heading[Read More…]
Senator Kerry Lauds Senate Passage of Health Insurance Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today released a statement following the U.S. Senate’s final passage of comprehensive national health insurance reform. “This is called governing. This is why we were sent here and this is what public servants should live to do. Because of this bill, peoples’[Read More…]
Senator Baucus Hails Senate Passage of Health Care Reform Improvements
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed Senate passage of key improvements to the landmark health care reform law signed by President Obama earlier this week. The legislation improves affordability by increasing tax credits to help Americans pay for insurance premiums, closes the Medicare[Read More…]
Senate Passes Reconcilliation Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. The U.S. Senate has passed the Reconciliation bill by a vote of 56 to 43. Three Democrats voted against the bill, namely: Senators Ben Nelson (Nebraska), Mark Pryor (Arkansas) and Blanche Lincoln (Arkansas). Reconciliation bills only require a simple majority to pass. The House is expected[Read More…]
