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Thank Dateline NBC for Bringing Attention to Brain Injury Challenges

Friday, March 5, 2010

Health care reform at the federal level is officially on hold. Republican Scott Brown gained the Massachusetts seat vacated by the death of Edward Kennedy, thereby breaking the 60-vote majority in the Senate. Democrats met privately in the days following the Massachusetts special election but were unable to cultivate a strategy for moving forward at [...]

BIAA Health Care Reform Update

Friday, March 5, 2010

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After the devastating Massachusetts special election, House and Senate leaders are expected to resume negotiations this week to attempt to finish the health care overhaul. Although a clear path is still unknown, BIAA will continue to monitor the situation closely. A big thank you to all of our grassroots advocates who answered the call last [...]

Obama Budget FY 2011

Friday, March 5, 2010

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This morning President Obama released his FY 2011 budget. Last week, the State of the Union address warned of spending freezes and tough decisions on what programs to keep and what programs to discontinue in the coming year. BIAA is pleased to announce that the HRSA state grant program, authorized by the TBI Act, has been [...]

Grassroots: BIAA Policy Corner E

Friday, January 22, 2010

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This week has been a critical one for Health Care Reform. As many of you may know, there was a special election held in Massachusetts this week to replace the late Senator Kennedy. The winner of the election is speculated to throw off the Senate voting pattern to derail final passage of the [...]

Grassroots: BIAA Policy Corner E

Friday, December 18, 2009

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With the Christmas holiday looming, the Senate is working around the clock to finish passage of their health care reform package. BIAA continues to play a large role in securing important provisions necessary to provide access to care for the brain injury community.

Health Care Reform Update

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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On November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives approved their health care reform overhaul package by a vote of 220-215. The bill includes the provisions below: (provided by Congressional Quarterly, CQ Today) Coverage Requirements

BIAA supports S. 801, The Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009

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BIAA and our friends at the Wounded Warrior Project are currently working towards enactment of legislation establishing a national program to provide training and critically-needed supports to family caregivers of veterans living with traumatic brain injuries and other severe wounds.

BIAA participates in Sports and Concussion hearing on Capitol Hill

Monday, November 2, 2009

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On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on legal issues relating to brain injuries sustained while playing football. Testimony was given from the National Football League, Commissioner Roger Goodell, and retired players, Tiki Barber and Merril Hoge, as well as Congressional Brain Injury Task Force Chairman, Congressman Bill Pascrell, [...]

Health Care Reform Update

Monday, November 2, 2009

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On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, House Democrats introduced their consensus health bill, HR 3962, at a rally on the Capitol’s West Front. According to House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, the bill could be considered on the House floor as early as November 5,2009

Health Care Reform Update

Monday, October 12, 2009

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This week the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) delivered their estimate of the Senate Finance Committee health care reform package. The bill scored under the $900 billion goal and would reduce the deficit by more than expected while covering millions more of the uninsured. (CQ)

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