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Senate Health Care Legislation is Unveiled: Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) presented a 2,074-page draft bill designed to expand coverage for the uninsured. It would reduce federal spending on Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health programs by $491 billion in 2010-2019, according to an estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation. Click here to express your opinion on this issue.
Vote to Proceed on Senate Health Care Bill: On Saturday, the Senate voted 60-39 in favor of moving to debate on the health care bill. All 60 members of the Democratic Conference voted in favor of the procedural vote and all Republicans voted against the move. (H.R.3590)
Reading the Health Care Bill Aloud: Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) who has said he would force Senate clerks to read the proposal aloud on the chamber floor, indicated that he would make that demand when the Senate returns the week of Nov. 30.
Using a Shell Bill: Because the House health care bill was unpopular, Senate lawmakers are not using it as a basis for their measure. Instead, they are inserting their bill into a separate, unrelated House-passed bill - H.R.3590. They will then strip the text from the shell bill and use it as a vehicle for their health care bill.
Public Option: The Senate bill would create a new government-run insurance plan, or public option, to compete with private insurers. States could opt out of participating in this plan.
Abortion: The Senate bill restricts federal funding for abortion by requiring new government-run insurance marketplaces called “exchanges” to offer at least one plan that covers abortion and one that does not. Exchange plans that cover abortion — including the public option — would be required to segregate revenue collected from individuals from federal subsidy revenue collected from the government.
Vote to Proceed on Senate Health Care Bill: On Saturday, the Senate voted 60-39 in favor of moving to debate on the health care bill. All 60 members of the Democratic Conference voted in favor of the procedural vote and all Republicans voted against the move. (H.R.3590)
Reading the Health Care Bill Aloud: Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) who has said he would force Senate clerks to read the proposal aloud on the chamber floor, indicated that he would make that demand when the Senate returns the week of Nov. 30.
Using a Shell Bill: Because the House health care bill was unpopular, Senate lawmakers are not using it as a basis for their measure. Instead, they are inserting their bill into a separate, unrelated House-passed bill - H.R.3590. They will then strip the text from the shell bill and use it as a vehicle for their health care bill.
Public Option: The Senate bill would create a new government-run insurance plan, or public option, to compete with private insurers. States could opt out of participating in this plan.
Abortion: The Senate bill restricts federal funding for abortion by requiring new government-run insurance marketplaces called “exchanges” to offer at least one plan that covers abortion and one that does not. Exchange plans that cover abortion — including the public option — would be required to segregate revenue collected from individuals from federal subsidy revenue collected from the government.
Click here to express your opinion on this issue.
Surtax: The health care bill would impose a surtax on high-cost “Cadillac” insurance plans to help finance coverage of the uninsured. Plans that cost more than
$8,500 for individuals and $23,000 for families would be charged a surtax. States with high health costs will get a $3,000 increase in the thresholds.
Air Traffic Glitch: After an equipment glitch by a Federal Aviation Administration contractor caused a nationwide wave of flight cancellations and delays, lawmakers are asking the inspector general responsible for the agency to fast-track a review of the problem.
Regulatory Overhaul: The House Financial Services Committee voted to give a panel of federal regulators the authority to step in and break apart institutions whose impending failure is threatening to undermine the economy. By a vote of 38-29, the panel voted to broaden a bill intended to give sweeping power to the government to guard against “systemic risk” in the financial system. (H.R.3996)
Tobacco Smuggling: A Senate Committee approved legislation aimed at curbing the illegal sale and smuggling of tobacco. (S.1147)
Surtax: The health care bill would impose a surtax on high-cost “Cadillac” insurance plans to help finance coverage of the uninsured. Plans that cost more than
$8,500 for individuals and $23,000 for families would be charged a surtax. States with high health costs will get a $3,000 increase in the thresholds.
Air Traffic Glitch: After an equipment glitch by a Federal Aviation Administration contractor caused a nationwide wave of flight cancellations and delays, lawmakers are asking the inspector general responsible for the agency to fast-track a review of the problem.
Regulatory Overhaul: The House Financial Services Committee voted to give a panel of federal regulators the authority to step in and break apart institutions whose impending failure is threatening to undermine the economy. By a vote of 38-29, the panel voted to broaden a bill intended to give sweeping power to the government to guard against “systemic risk” in the financial system. (H.R.3996)
Tobacco Smuggling: A Senate Committee approved legislation aimed at curbing the illegal sale and smuggling of tobacco. (S.1147)
Ban on Nuclear Waste Imports: A House panel approved legislation that would ban the importation of low level nuclear waste into the U.S. (H.R.515)
PREVIEW
Jobs-Creation Measure: Ideas are being discussed for legislation that would create jobs. The 10.2 percent unemployment rate has prompted congressional Democrats to show voters that they are focused on job creation.
Long-Term Highway Bill: Senate lawmakers are drafting a multi-year surface transportation bill with the goal of finishing it by next spring, if Congress moves quickly on a six-month extension. (H.R.3617)
Medicare Physician Payments: An endorsement from the Obama administration is expected to give lawmakers in the House added momentum to pass a measure that would halt a deep cut in Medicare physician payment rates. Congress is on Thanksgiving recess this week.
Long-Term Highway Bill: Senate lawmakers are drafting a multi-year surface transportation bill with the goal of finishing it by next spring, if Congress moves quickly on a six-month extension. (H.R.3617)
Medicare Physician Payments: An endorsement from the Obama administration is expected to give lawmakers in the House added momentum to pass a measure that would halt a deep cut in Medicare physician payment rates. Congress is on Thanksgiving recess this week.
Your next R&P Report will be sent Dec. 7.
It is Thanksgiving week, there is much to be thankful for. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving where ever your travels may take you.
News today has been interesting to say the least. We have learned about a death of a friend's father; an illness of a long-term resident in our community and fellow Rotarian; and an accident of a great person who serves the community with his hands, who suffered a hand injury. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all those in our community as we head into this time of Thanksgiving.
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