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Health Care Reform Update
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
Brain Injury Awareness Month Resolution
On Monday the House adopted by voice vote, H.Res.178, a resolution expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Several Congressmen, including Congressman Bill Pascrell,
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Military Construction-VA Funding Bill
Also this week, although appropriations activity remains stalled in the House, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the fiscal 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs spending bill, containing increased funding for medical research, including TBI research. The bill
Brain injuries cause half of seniors’ fall deaths
ATLANTA — The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
Legislative Report December 2007
by Rick Rollens – Consultant for CALBIA The Legislature will reconvene from its recess on January 7. The $14 billion State Budget deficit will dominate Sacramento for months to come. The Governor will release his proposed 2008-2009 Budget on January
Urge Congress to Enact Omnibus Appropriations Bill Now
The House is scheduled to vote on Dec. 11 on a multi-bill “omnibus” Fiscal Year 2008 appropriations bill which splits the difference between the White House and Congressional budget proposals. The omnibus appropriations package is expected to consist of the
