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New Jobs Bill Helps Medicare

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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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  • Update on Medicare Therapy Caps
  • New jobs bill introduced
  • Tax relief is in sight
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Choosing “Healthcare” or “Jobs” Makes No Sense

Some politicians are saying the new debate is, “healthcare or jobs”, but I do not believe it has to be that way. The reality is, if you have a job you will generally have better healthcare. We need both. So, we need to fight harder for people with disabilities to get a bigger piece of the employment pie.
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At The Roots
  • For many, jobs and health insurance go hand in hand
  • Employment of people with disabilities is far lower than the general population
  • We need meaningful healthcare reform AND a level playing field for jobs

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