Category «Congress»

Recent CRS Reports: Treatment of Noncitizens in H.R. 3200, Insurance Regulation, Afghanistan, Latin American Financial Crises

August 25, 2009 – Treatment of Noncitizens in H.R. 3200 [America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009] August 19, 2009 – Insurance Regulation: Issues, Background, and Legislation in the 111th Congress August 14, 2009 – Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy August 11, 2009 – Financial Regulation and Oversight: Latin American Financial Crises and …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

The Council on Women and Girls' New Site

“Welcome to our new website! As the Executive Director of the Council [Valerie Jarrett], Im very excited to launch this site as we commemorate Womens Equality Day on August 26. On this day when we remember the bravery and struggles that won women the right to vote, we are very pleased to add this website …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

Edward M. Kennedy, Senate Stalwart – Graphics, Video and Remembrances

New York Times: “Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, a son of one of the most storied families in American politics, a man who knew acclaim and tragedy in near-equal measure and who will be remembered as one of the most effective lawmakers in the history of the Senate, died late Tuesday night. He was …

Subjects: Civil Liberties, Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

Bipartisan Policy Center Releases Report on Improving Health Care Quality and Value

News release: “In response to increasing concerns in the health care debate regarding the long-term costs of reform, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released a report examining various steps for reforming the health care system to one that delivers better care at lower costs. The report, entitled, Improving Quality and Value in the U.S. Health …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

House Health Care Reform Bill Available On GPOs Federal Digital System

“As lawmakers and Americans discuss health care reform, The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) has made available H.R. 3200, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, in electronic and printed form. The bill was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. The authentic, electronic version is available on GPOs Federal …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

23 AGs Push for New Federal Consumer Protections

News release: “AG King and twenty-three other State Attorneys General sent a letter late Monday to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee, voicing strong support for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency proposed by the Obama Administration.” August 17, 2009 – Dear Senators Dodd and Shelby and Representatives Frank and …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legal Research, Legislation

Energy & Commerce Requests Information from Health Insurance Companies

“As part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation of the health insurance industry’s business practices, Chairman Henry A. Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak sent letters on Monday to the largest insurance companies requesting information on how the companies use the premiums collected from policyholders, businesses, and the government.”

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents

New JEC Report Reveals Women Experiencing Double-Whammy Of Losing Health Insurance Coverage Due To Their Own Or Spouses Job Loss

News release: “Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), along with Rep. Elijah Cummings and Rep. Jim Moran released a JEC new report entitled, Comprehensive Health Insurance Reform: An Essential Prescription for Women. The report reveals that during the recession, women are experiencing a double-whammy of lost health insurance as they …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents

DOJ: Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of the USA PATRIOT Act, August 2009

U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General Report to Congress on Implementation of Section 1001 of the USA PATRIOT Act (as required by Section 1001(3) of Public Law 107-56), August, 2009.

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Patriot Act

FCC Chairman Announces Senior Staff for Development of National Broadband Plan

News release: “Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment of several senior staffers who will work on the development of a National Broadband Plan as part of the Omnibus Broadband Initiative…The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, directed the FCC to submit a National Broadband Plan to Congress by February 17, 2010 …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Internet

President Obama's Statement on Health Insurance Reform

WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Says Health Reform Will Put Patients Interests Ahead of Insurance Company Profits: “President Barack Obama described just how dysfunctional the current health insurance system is and how reform will fix it. Right now, the American people have a system that works better for the insurance industry than it does for them. …

Subjects: Congress, E-Government, Government Documents, Legislation

Industry Resistance to Financial Watchdog Agency Solidifies

Consumer Financial Protection Agency Continues to Create Banker Angst: “As President Obama attempts to overhaul the financial services regulatory regime, the one requirement that has met even more resistance than executive pay caps is the proposed financial services consumer watchdog agency…The financial services industry has dug in its heels in hopes of at least helping …

Subjects: Congress, Government Documents, Legislation

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