Federal Response to Rise in Autism Rates
Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, li…
51,816 viewsDomestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, li…
51,816 viewsThe Medicare Advantage program is an alternative to the FIFA insurance program, offered by private companies, and about 1 of every 4 Medicare recipients take part in the program. The program…
909 viewsGlenn Hackbarth spoke about a Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report on the operation of Medicare programs. The report had several recommendations, including caps on out-of-poc…
168 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,672 viewsThe House passed the Senate version of health care legislation by a vote of 219 to 212. The House passed both the Senate health care legislation and the reconciliation bill. The reconciliati…
View in Congressional Chronicle156,838 viewsOne Minute Speeches (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 3408 - Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act,…
View in Congressional Chronicle208 viewsStructured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan / Budget Committee / Rules Committee) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: Reps. Paul R…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,140 viewsH.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,191 viewsThe House voted on H.J.Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,408 viewsThe House Ways and Means Committee marked up three trade agreements between the U.S. and Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.
344 viewsHealth care leaders testified on Medicare payment provisions and their impact on the federal budget. The certain Medicare provider payment policies scheduled to expire by December 31, 2011. …
182 viewsA vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,257 viewsThe House took up House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to lift the debt ceiling.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,056 viewsThe House debated a bill to establish a special envoy for religious freedom in the Near East and South Central Asia.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,446 viewsWitnesses testified about overhauling the tax code and the economic impacts of taxation on business and individual debt. This was the first tax-related joint hearing of the Senate Finance an…
575 viewsHouse Republicans leaders spoke to reporters about their proposal for a balanced budget amendment. They also answered questions about negotiations with President Obama on the budget and nati…
192 viewsSocial Security and Medicare Trustees Charles Blahous and Robert Reischauer testified on the financial state of Medicare. They blamed the economy for the worsening financial state of the pro…
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