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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Associations on the “Botox” Tax
Within the proposed Senate comprehensive health care legislation, one revenue raiser that was not contained in the House bill is the so-called “Botox tax”, or to some, the “Bo-Tax”. Specifically, the language would impose a 5% tax on all elective … Continue reading
How Associations Help You Have a Safe Thanksgiving
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and millions begin to pack their luggage to travel, associations are providing valuable advice and information to ensure that everyone has a safe and less stressful holiday season. Thanksgiving week is considered … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged AAA, AARP, AMA, ATA, healthcare, National Restaurant Association, National Turkey Federation, net neutrality, Thanksgiving
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Senate Votes to Debate Health Care Reform
Saturday night, the Senate voted to proceed on the debate on S. 1796, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Due to Senate rules, a filibustered bill must receive 60 votes for 30 hours of debate to proceed on it, … Continue reading
Summary of Merged Senate Health Care Bill
Updated 1:11 PM: Yesterday evening Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) unveiled his merged comprehensive health care legislation, hours after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) had released its score of the legislation. The CBO scored the legislation as costing $848 … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged healthcare, mandate, navigator, Reid, small employer subsidy
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Associations Respond to Breast Cancer Guidelines
On Monday, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced new guidelines for women and their doctors in screening for breast cancer based on new research in the field of cancer prevention. The announcement was met with surprise, and … Continue reading
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Tagged AAFP, ACOG, ACR, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, healthcare
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Associations Provide H1N1 Workplace Resources
As this year’s extended flu season continues, aided by numerous cases of H1N1 (or “swine”) flu, employers are grappling with the best way to balance the personal health of their employees, the public health risks of the contagious illness, and … Continue reading
House Passes Health Care Bill 220-215
Saturday night the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220-215. Thirty-nine Democrats crossed the aisle to vote with all but one Republican against the bill. The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading
An Explanation of the House Health Care Process
Over the past few days, there have been numerous stories about the process the House Democratic leadership has taken to pass their health care bill (HR 3962). The route the leadership has chosen to bring the bill up for a … Continue reading
Could Health Care Slip Into 2010?
What do you think (vote your opinion)? When will Congress send the President a comprehensive health care bill to sign?(polls) Reports this morning from the Senate cast doubt on whether the chamber will be able to pass its version of … Continue reading
Submit Your Entry for the 2010 AAA Awards
Every year across the country, associations are helping society by creating programs within their members’ expertise designed to improve society. These programs, no matter the size or scope, personify the Power of A message that associations are economic and societal … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged AAA Awards, climate change, healthcare, Summit Awards
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