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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. 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. 
MoreClick here to read the full proposal by the President and for a link to the Feb 25 broadcast.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. 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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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. Over the past week, you may have seen news reports suggesting that healthcare reform is in serious jeopardy. We must insist that Congress complete Healthcare Reform NOW!
MoreTake action on this issue.Too many Americans with disabilities and chronic conditions are not well served by the current system and will make tremendous gains through enactment of healthcare reform. Given all of the TV, radio and news coverage on healthcare reform it can be difficult to understand the reform effort and the details that are in it. You might find yourself asking, “What does healthcare reform mean for me?” “Why should I support this reform effort?”……
MoreFact sheet on provisions of the health care reform bill (pdf)I suppose that the lack of information and details regarding national health care have been plaguing many Americans for some time now.
It’s tough for any of us to make a decision on something as important as national healthcare when the decision makers in DC can’t decide, won’t decide, are afraid to say, or don’t know how to explain to the public what they have decided on. With the explosion of online buying opportunities why shouldn’t I get the best deal and purchase my equipment and supplies on line? Generally speaking, the lower the price, the fewer the services that are available. The caution is buyer beware. |
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