WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress released a new report that outlines why implementing the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” can be accomplished quickly and would require few changes in military regulations and practices. CAP’s analysis found that most existing regulations are already neutral with[Read More…]
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Rep. Pelosi: ‘Health Insurance Reform Will Stand Alongside Social Security and Medicare in American History’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Barack Obama signed the Senate health insurance reform legislation into law. The House passed the Senate bill on Sunday by a vote of 219 to 212. “On Sunday night, the House of Representatives made history for[Read More…]
‘On Behalf of My Mother’ President Obama Signs Health Insurance Reform Into Law (Video and Text)
Read the Transcript Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– This morning the President made it official: things are going to change a bit between Americans and their health insurance companies. The President signed health reform into law, with a package of fixes not far behind, and in the process created a future for the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Signing of the Health Insurance Reform Bill (Video and Text)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010 – 11:29 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Fired up! Ready to go! Fired up! Ready to go! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Mr. President, I think we got a happy room here. (Laughter.) It seems ridiculous to say thank you all[Read More…]
Sharp Increase in Earned Income Tax Credit Payments for Illinois Families
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Illinois families have an extra $15.4 million in their pockets so far this year due to a 16% increase in the number of families eligible for tax credits through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). About 638,000 Illinois families have already received EITC credits of $80.8 million[Read More…]
State of Illinois Announces Launch of Improved Birth Registration System
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), is announcing the launch of the Electronic Birth Registration System within the Division of Vital Records. Earlier this year, the Department implemented a new birth registration system in all 121 birthing hospitals throughout Illinois. [Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Highlights Changes Resulting From National Health Insurance Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. The health care reform legislation passed yesterday by Congress will change the performance, transparency and accountability of health insurers and health insurance products in Illinois. To inform Illinois families and businesses of the potential reforms, the Illinois Department of Insurance is providing a “Top Ten” list. The[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Secretary Gates on Impact of Health Care Legislation on TRICARE
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 22, 2010. As Secretary of Defense, the health and well-being of America’s men and women in uniform is my highest priority. Our troops and their families can be re-assured that the health care reform legislation being passed by the Congress will not negatively impact the TRICARE medical insurance[Read More…]
U.S. PIRG: House Stands up to Insurers, Takes Big Step Forward
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 22 – “The passage of health reform tonight is a huge step forward for the country. It happened because 219 Members of the House of Representatives stood up to the powerful Washington health insurance industry lobby. “Now that the political wrangling in Washington is over, Americans will soon experience[Read More…]
SEIU: Yesterday, Congress Stood Up For the People
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Statement by SEIU President Stern regarding passage of health care reform legislation. Six years ago, 20,000 SEIU nurses, doctors, patients and advocates marched across the Golden Gate Bridge calling for fundamental reform to our national healthcare system. Today, that long march ended with an historic victory.[Read More…]
