What Is Congress Up To Today?
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| A conference in Washington, DC next week will bring together stakeholders to discuss the National Broadband Plan and Accessibility for People with Disabilities.
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| Submitted by Terry from New York in response to “What Are Your Issues”.
My issue is accessible transportation. One of the greatest needs is more wheelchair-accessible taxis everywhere. I have used wheelchair-accessible taxis in Las Vegas and Fort Lauderdale, and in Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria in Canada, and I have found them to be very convenient and inexpensive.
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| In an unprecedented move, President Obama held an all day televised summit on February 25 with Congressional leaders to discuss moving health reform forward. There was no clear winner at the summit-Democrat, Republican, or the American people.
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| By Sarah Peterson
Washington, D.C.-At a press event at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5) and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) joined the leadership of the Justice For All Action Network (JFAAN) in kicking off the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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| President Obama revived healthcare reform with a proposal, including provisions to benefit people with disabilities and promote independent community living, the White House released on Feb. 22. A meeting between Obama and leaders of both parties will air live on the Web Thursday, Feb. 25.
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| On Wednesday CMS (Medicare) announced that they will be delaying the implementation of Phase 2 of Medicare’s Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) program until January 3, 2011.
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| In a move that has even the most experienced political pundits scratching their heads, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) removed Medicare provisions from the bipartisan negotiated jobs bill that was released last week.
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| READ UPDATE ON THIS ISSUE
In a refreshing burst of bi-partisanship, Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have put out draft legislation to promote jobs, cut taxes, and save Medicare physicians from a 21% reduction in reimbursement rates.
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| Submitted by Pamela from Texas in response to “What Are Your Issues”.
What is your issue?: My boyfriend and I was in a motorcycle accident in December of 2008. Due to the accidnet he has a C6 injury. He is paralysed from the waise down.
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