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Michigan Associations Take Power of A Message to Radio

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Robert Hay
Radio

Associations are spreading the message that they drive economic recovery and improve society through a variety of means.  The Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) and its members are sharing this message in creative way. MSAE promotes the value of … Continue reading →

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Public Option Voted Down in Finance Committee

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Robert Hay

In a move the national media is decrying as the death of the public option, the Senate Finance Committee voted down two amendments yesterday that would have inserted language into the Chairman’s Mark creating and funding a public insurance plan … Continue reading →

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Administration Hedges on Co-ops

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Robert Hay

Although it has been hinted at for weeks, this Sunday the Obama administration made its biggest hedge of support for the “public plan”.  On CNN’s State of the Union Sunday night, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius … Continue reading →

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Are Co-ops the New AHPs?

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Robert Hay

Key Senators negotiating aspects of the Finance Committee health care reform bill spoke to the media yesterday and gave further details on the still-unfinished legislation.  Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) gave further details on the bill’s “co-op” proposal, and although the … Continue reading →

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