September 21, 2009: San Francisco Traumatic Brain Injury, Trucking Accident: $49,123,375.87 Recognizing the staggering costs of healthcare associated with traumatic brain injury, a San Jose jury awarded Drew Dakota Bianchi $49,123,375.87 late Monday afternoon. The verdict followed a hotly contested five-week trial involving two truck drivers who collided on State Route 152 (Pacheco Pass), one of whom [...]
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With energy legislation delayed and the future of a health care overhaul uncertain, Senate appropriators will try to take advantage of a window of opportunity to pass and clear as many spending bills as possible in September. (CQ)
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In August, BIAA launched a pilot program dedicated to encouraging area brain injury survivors to become more effective self-advocates. The program included identifying likely targets, making appointments, participating in a day of meetings in Capitol Hill, and following up and maintaining relationships with Congressional staffters.
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President Obama made it clear Wednesday evening in a joint session speech that he is demanding health care reform action this year. With the spark given by the President’s address, Democrats are enthusiastically working to find a way past their differences over such issues as inclusion of a public insurance option.
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23. September 2009
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