The Government Domain: Tracking Congress 2.0 – With the 111th Congress of the United States reconvening on September 8th, e-gov expert Peggy Garvin highlights new tools and sources that enhance and expand your ability to track and monitor the action. Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Legislation
New Nationwide Insurance survey shows overwhelming support for laws banning texting while driving
News release: “Nationwide Insurance today released the results of its new On Your Side® survey, which found that 8 in 10 Americans surveyed this month say they would support legislation restricting cell phone use while driving. The survey, conducted Aug. 5-9, 2009, by Harris Interactive, reports that 80 percent of Americans favor a ban on… Continue Reading
Credit Cards: New Law Protects Consumers from Surprise Fees, Rate Increases and Other Penalties
FDIC Consumer News, Summer 2009 – Credit Cards: New Law Protects Consumers from Surprise Fees, Rate Increases and Other Penalties “In May, Congress passed and President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 the Credit CARD Act the most sweeping statutory changes in card protections for consumers since… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Group Identifies the Worst Proposed Internet Laws in America
“Launched in June, iAWFUL identifies America’s 10 worst legislative and regulatory proposals targeted at the Internet. The iAWFUL Web site urges Internet users to join the fight to fix or fight against bills that threaten the future of online commerce and communication. The list is regularly updated to reflect the most immediate dangers, based on… Continue Reading
EBRI Databook on Employee Benefits
Employee Benefit Research Institute Databook on Employee Benefits, updated August 2009: “The EBRI Databook on Employee Benefits includes data from dozens of sources to provide a comprehensive analysis of how the employee benefits system works, who and what its various functions affect, and its relationship with the U.S. economy…The book is organized into four sections… Continue Reading
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.… Continue Reading
