State, insurers battle over $112M Oct 6, 2008
It remains unclear, and hotly debated, as to whether the state can implement these new fees without passing new legislation. The controversy also deals with the public s varying perceptions of those who receive public benefits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Anti-United Nations measure stalls in House vote Oct 6, 2008
LL wrote on February 23, 2007 7:23 AM I hope voters remember that 50 republicans voted for this paranoid, idiotic and unnecessary piece of legislation ... If they approve the legislation we will have continued to shape the debate for a sovereign nation ... LL wrote on February 24, 2007 8:04 AM I wish one of the 50 legislators who [shockingly] supported this useless piece of legislation could give us one single instance or example of where the U.N. has threatened our way of life here in Montana. (Yahoo News -- United Nations)
RI schools required to teach about dating violence Oct 6, 2008
Nebraska's top prosecutor said he intends to submit legislation modeled after Rhode Island's law, and apparel maker Liz Claiborne Inc. has helped promote it around the country. The education focuses as much on nurturing good relationships as avoiding abusive ones. (New York Post)
Revered Professor, Social Work Pioneer Dies At 95 Oct 6, 2008
Several states modified fair employment legislation because of the study, the National Association of Social Workers said on its Web site. Feldman was a founder of the California Social Welfare Archives, a volunteer organization that preserves the state's social work history. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Fighting for proper care - State NAMI head took up cause after losing stepbrother to PTSD, suicide Oct 6, 2008
Kuntz welcomes such legislation, along with community peer-to-peer efforts, which resemble vet-to-vet programs used in the military. New programs, coupled with public education, he said, could affect change in the general community, just as it did in the Montana Guard. (Missoulian, MT)
Lynch, other Mass. congressmen help doom bailout Oct 6, 2008
Pressure from Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and other proponents to move the complex legislation through Congress in a matter of days may have added to its doom. They took a great risk in not deliberating on this and including enough members (of Congress) in the discussions, and I think that hurt their chances, Lynch said. (Medfield Press, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Oct. 2 Oct 6, 2008
Supporters said that this important legislation would preserve the environment, reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, spark the economy and make Massachusetts less dependent on foreign oil ... House 153-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation requiring the state's insurance commissioner to establish and adopt rules and regulations to protect members of the military and their families from unscrupulous sales practices from companies and individuals that sell... (Medfield Press, MA)
Senator Obama has more money than God, the most favorable political climate imaginable - a three-week Wall Street meltdown and financial crisis - and with all that, the most margin he can get is four points." Oct 6, 2008
YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb are fueling legislation to ban it. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Homeownership Mission Vulnerable After Rescue Oct 6, 2008
Two of the companies' largest obligations were created this summer by the same legislation that gave the government the power to take them over. When the government assumed control of the firms, it also took over the obligations. (Yahoo News -- Real Estate)
Many in Senate Back Mandatory HPV Vaccination Oct 6, 2008
Legislation Part of Growing Effort to Combat Cervical Cancer by Inoculating Middle School Girls ... Nearly half of the Maryland Senate has signed onto legislation introduced yesterday to mandate that middle school girls receive a new vaccine for cervical cancer ... Legislation in other states has offered exemptions for religious, medical or philosophical reasons. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Bill Seeks to Curb Polluting Mexican Trucks Oct 6, 2008
Concerned that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this month clears the way for thousands of smoke-spewing Mexican trucks to enter the country, a California lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar them from traveling throughout the state unless they met federal air pollution standards ... Pavley said she would not attempt to require the trucks to meet California s tougher state air pollution standards, which could make the legislation vulnerable to legal attacks ... Stephanie Williams, vice... (Yahoo News -- Transportation Issues)
Election creates tough questions for Catholics across the U.S. Oct 6, 2008
YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb are fueling legislation to ban it. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bush Switching Priority From Social Security to Taxes (Update1) Oct 6, 2008
Representative Dan Rostenkowski, an Illinois Democrat, steered the legislation through the House Ways and Means Committee and Oregon Senator Bob Packwood, the Republican chairman of the Finance Committee, championed the measure in the Senate. Now, analysts said, there's more distance between Democratic and Republican goals when each party says it supports ``tax reform. (Yahoo News -- Social Security)
Post a comment » Oct 6, 2008
The fact that the Democratic run congress used Pork Spending to bribe others to vote for their, anti-Bush, non-funding troops, and undermining the efforts of our brave troops legislation, should be the issue of discussion. Whether you believe in our efforts on the war on Terror or that our government was responsible for the World Trade Center attack (can you say, Rosie O'Donnell)is your privilege, but DON'T undermine our military and deny them the funds rt that is vital to winning against... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
E-Prescription Networks to Merge Oct 6, 2008
Legislation is moving through Congress that would offer financial benefits to doctors who buy e-prescription technology. And the Drug Enforcement Agency is considering ending its ban on e-prescribing for controlled substances such as certain painkillers. (Yahoo News -- Health Care)
Sinking this low? Oct 6, 2008
Legislation is passed forcing companies to engage in corporate social responsibility, which in reality turn out to be just handouts to poor people. As long as reality escapes the large middle class, the de facto ruling class in this democracy, we will continue to see a charity mentality, where poor people are fed in hopes the donor will secure a ticket to heaven. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
7 Republican senators block Bush's bill to fight AIDS in Africa Oct 6, 2008
"The bills are backed by a wide range of humanitarian groups. Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently pressed McConnell to convince the Republican senators who've balked to pass the legislation."With the quick passage of this legislation, the United States could send a strong signal of its continuing global health leadership that will leverage support from other G-8 nations," Tutu wrote in a letter to McConnell. "That is why I am so deeply troubled by the impasse in the U.S.... (Yahoo News -- AIDS-HIV)
Kansas judge dismisses abortion charges Oct 6, 2008
To not pass legislation just to keep the abortion lobby happy is nonsensical, and it appears that some Democrats have recognized that. Wright said it was too early to know whether Democrats would change their votes on upcoming antiabortion legislation, or would only change the way they speak of abortion. (Yahoo News -- Abortion Rights Debate)
House to Consider Abortion Anesthesia Bill Oct 6, 2008
The scheduled vote may be the last on abortion-related legislation for years ... "This is just a compassion piece of legislation to take informed consent to the level it should be at," said (R-Ga. (Yahoo News -- Abortion Rights Debate)
Mental health treatment boosted in economic bill Oct 6, 2008
Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has spent years fighting for legislation that would require insurance plans to treat mental health patients on par with those who have physical ailments ... One of his final votes was on the mental health legislation he fought so hard for over the years ... Employers and insurers were concerned that legislation would have required plans to cover a telephone book of conditions, raising costs beyond what companies and their workers could afford and potentially negating... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Oct 6, 2008
That would appear to represent a change of heart for the organization, which was on a list of groups that opposed legislation in 2004 authored by Assemblyman Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto ... "I was not able to move it out of committee, quite frankly, because of opposition from the industry,'' said Simitian, who is now a state senator. "I'd be happy to have them co-sponsor legislation in 2007. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
McCain Ties to Keating Savings & Loan Case Highlighted by Obama Campaign Oct 6, 2008
Since then McCain has worked to reach across the aisle on legislation to strengthen ethics rules and on other issues such as immigration, where he formed an alliance with Massachusetts Democratic Senator. The point of the film and the Web site is that John McCain still hasn't learned his lesson,'' Plouffe wrote. (Bloomberg -- US)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Oct 6, 2008
But under the Bioshield legislation, the vaccine can be distributed and used before official approval if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declares a health emergency. The new vaccine will be made using purified proteins created by cloning. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Bill would ensure equal coverage for mental health issues Oct 6, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. Legislation making its way through Congress would require private health plans to provide an equal level of benefits for mental illness as they do for physical illness, which could drive up costs for employers. Both houses of Congress passed different versions of the bill, with the House version as a stand-alone bill and the Senate version attached to a bigger package. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Stem cell research up to a vote this November Oct 6, 2008
Our position of education is very clear: we do not take a position on any legislation, candidate or ballot initiative, she said. On their site you will find links to opinions supporting stem cell research from the ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig s Disease, and you will find links to opinions from Focus on the Family, the Catholic Church and the Christian Coalition who are against stem cell research. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
FRONTIERSMAN EXCLUSIVE: Palin responds to questions Oct 6, 2008
During your tenure as mayor in 2000, then police chief Charlie Fannon commented in a May 23, 2000 Frontiersman article about legislation Gov. Tony Knowles signed protecting victims of sexual assault from being billed for rape kits collected by police as part of their investigations ... In March 2008, I signed legislation reforming Alaska s education funding formula to bring more accountability and predictability ... The legislation increases funding for students with special needs from 26,900 to... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
McGuinty and Charest hiding details of trade deal Oct 6, 2008
"Measures," under TILMA's definition, include "any legislation, regulation, standard, directive, requirement, guideline, program, policy, administrative practice or other procedure.". In other words, TILMA says that nothing a provincial or municipal government does in the course of its normal activity should operate "to restrict or impair" the trade or investment of companies working in either province. (Rabble.ca)
Business: Next president will inherit fragile economy Oct 6, 2008
Newly elected presidents have a good track record in winning approval of major tax bills and other legislation in their first year in office ... Zandi thinks that the early days of the next presidency will be dominated by a lingering financial crisis and the need for more government intervention, more legislation directly supporting housing and mortgage markets beyond the $700 billion bailout ... Both Obama and McCain sponsored earlier legislation that would set mandatory caps on greenhouse gas... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Resounding yes to bailout Oct 5, 2008
"We hear it from our friends, from our neighbors . . . In my own state of California, officials - including the governor - are urgently calling for federal legislation to avoid economic catastrophe. Those urgent calls are being echoed by Democratic and Republican governors from across the country.". The core of the Bush administration's bailout plan remains similar to the version defeated in the House. (Boston Globe)
Though bailout package is approved, putting it into action may prove hard Oct 5, 2008
Shortly before recessing for the election, senators approved legislation Wednesday that linked the rescue to extension of popular tax breaks for research and development, renewable energy, and victims of natural disasters. The $110 billion in additions included benefits parity for people with mental health problems. (Boston Globe)
High-tech protection Oct 5, 2008
But now she is glad she could play a role in getting the legislation passed, allowing some peace of mind. I m thrilled, she said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
McClellan Saw Storm in White House Katrina Strategy Oct 5, 2008
congress may be a democratic majority now but w still puts the kabosh on all the good legislation that the dems try to put through. i agree,scott should have resigned when this madness went on and told about it then, maybe some of these tragedies wouldn t have gone to these ridiculous lengths. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 5, 2008
authors of separate bills that are bitterly opposed by the supplement industry, said they doubt their legislation will make it to the floor this year. Davis has introduced legislation that would force supplement companies to turn over to the FDA any consumer health complaints linked to their products. (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
Free school meals 'revolt' claim Oct 5, 2008
The concordat deal with local councils had agreed that if the trial was a success, legislation would be brought in to make sure all youngsters in primary one to three were entitled to free school meals from August 2010. It's a case of the Labour Party quite literally wanting to take food out of the mouths of children. (BBC News -- UK)
Organic idea not taking off as planned Oct 5, 2008
He testified in April 2007 before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture and spoke to a governor's task force in Illinois as that state was considering organic-geared legislation that was enacted in August 2007. But Marqusee said he's not concerned about whether his position will be extended beyond the five-year commitment. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Palin says Obama friendly with terrorists Oct 5, 2008
YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb are fueling legislation to ban it. 12:16PM* 12:09PM 12:01PM* 11:54AM* 11:50AM* 12:01PM* 11:50AM* 11:31AM* 11:28AM 10:38AM 10:52AM 10:50AM 9:26AM* 12:29AM* 12:12AM * updated. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Women Losing Traction In S.F. politics Oct 5, 2008
Susan Leal was a supervisor when women made up the majority of the board and said her female colleagues could vote against each other's legislation and go out for cocktails afterward ... Supervisor Tom Ammiano, the longest serving supervisor who has been on a board with woman majorities and a board with just one woman, said he might not always have liked the legislation that came out of female-heavy boards, but he appreciated the communication and civility ... But does legislation suffer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Historic bailout bill passes Congress; Bush signs Oct 5, 2008
Some lawmakers were worried about their own jobs, but others - mostly Democrats - focused on the prospect that a new president could have a far more significant effect on the economy than any one piece of legislation. Several of the Democratic switchers were members of the Congressional Black Caucus who said they changed course after securing commitments from presidential candidate Barack Obama that he would back legislation to help struggling consumers and homeowners facing foreclosures if he... (Anchorage Daily News)
Alcohol health warnings by 2008 Oct 5, 2008
It is not known how many drinks firms will sign up for the scheme, but ministers said if the industry did not comply, the government would introduce legislation. Calculating units. (Yahoo News -- Alcohol and Alcoholism)
California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Oct 5, 2008
The legislation is the result of three years of public hearings throughout the state by the Legislature's Commission on Autism, consisting of health experts, educators and families affected by the nation's fastest-growing developmental disability. Once considered rare, autism is now more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, childhood cancer and pediatric AIDS combined and affects one of every 150 children and one of every 94 boys. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Oct 5, 2008
Information on current problems and pending legislation. Information about Microsoft's plans to embed Digital Rights Management into hardware and software. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
No business rush to Irish banks Oct 5, 2008
The Irish government has agreed to introduce legislation to ensure savers' deposits were totally safe for two years if an Irish bank collapsed. The BBC poll came after the Financial Services Authority changed guarantees. (BBC News -- Europe)
Putting fair journalism to the test Oct 5, 2008
So this newspaper, which typically focuses on local news, has shifted in recent days to extensive coverage of the financial meltdown, focusing on how the legislation before Congress could affect you. I believe our coverage has been dispassionate and thorough. (Albany Times Union)
Bailout legislation boosts Texans' mental health coverage Oct 5, 2008
Bailout legislation boosts Texans' mental health coverage ... Texans with mental health conditions will get insurance coverage in parity with people with other health conditions, thanks to a provision in the $700 billion financial bailout legislation passed and signed into law on Friday. (Houston Chronicle)
Thousands defy smoking ban in mass protest Oct 5, 2008
Thousands of smokers defied the introduction of the smoking ban across England yesterday by lighting up in pubs, claiming that the legislation was an infringement of civil liberties. Councils, which have the power to fine smokers who light up inside work places, pubs or any public building, admitted that not a single fine was issued as they tried to implement the ban in a "softly, softly" way. (Yahoo News -- Smoking)
Congress targets rogue online pharmacies Oct 5, 2008
The legislation is a response to mounting concerns that unscrupulous online pharmacies are contributing to drug addictions and drug overdoses particularly among adolescents by selling controlled substances without requiring valid prescriptions and without verifying customer ages or identities. The House passed Stupak's bill last week and the Senate cleared the legislation late Tuesday. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Drug maker plans to disclose payments to doctors Oct 5, 2008
Eli Lilly had announced earlier that it intended to comply with key aspects of the legislation once some lawmakers in the Senate agreed to a higher reporting threshold of $500. Scores of trade groups representing doctors, such as the American Medical Association, voiced their support for the legislation once it included the higher, $500 threshold ... The company doesn't plan to report payments from 2008 or earlier, noting that the legislation before Congress also did not contemplate such a look... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ND telepharmacy project expands across country Oct 5, 2008
North Dakota lawmakers opened the door for the telepharmacy project by passing legislation in 2001, after dozens of rural pharmacies went out of business. The project began with 10 volunteer sites in 2002 and has grown to 67 locations. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
President's Radio Address Oct 5, 2008
The legislation Congress passed provides the necessary tools to address the underlying problem in our financial system ... With this legislation, the Federal government can help banks and other financial institutions resume lending. (White House News Releases)
The Death of Common Sense in America Oct 5, 2008
Families are the building block of our society and the government should be extremely careful when it passes legislation that could negatively impact the family structure. People come before animals. (Townhall.com)
TWO VIEWS: States need tool against lax fed enforcement of medical safety Oct 5, 2008
The legislation would allow victims of faulty medical devices to sue for injuries in state courts even if the medical device had been approved for use by the FDA. Such legislation, it's safe to say, would not have been needed had the FDA performed its traditional watchdog role and not become a virtual rubber stamp for the med-tech industry ... From his hospital bed he noted just how essential it is that manufacturers of medical devices "be held accountable when these products injure... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
TWO VIEWS: Medical lawsuits will enrich lawyers, harm patients Oct 5, 2008
Unfortunately for both patients and manufacturers, legislation pending in Congress would allow state courts to set requirements -- through the medium of product liability lawsuits -- that differ from the requirements that the FDA sets for medical devices ... But the Kennedy-Pallone legislation proposes to permit liability lawsuits even if the manufacturer completely complies with all requirements the FDA sets for a particular medical device. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 4, 2008 Oct 5, 2008
California public schools soon could be planning celebrations every May 22, unless Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoes the legislation ... Giving an essentially blank check to one (non-elected) official to do with as he pleases is an unimaginably enormous transfer of power and wealth away from those we have elected and whose responsibility it is to prepare budgets and fund legislation ... Rodeo wrote on Oct 4, 2008 9:35 AM:Mike Russell, you are right, the legislation that was pushing for Harvey Milk Day... (North County Times)
Unknown to most, hallucinogenic salvia legal in Iowa Oct 5, 2008
The Office of Drug Control Policy noted in its Iowa's Drug Control Strategy 2008 report that legislation to schedule salvia "as a controlled substance would be a proactive step toward protecting Iowans from this harmful drug.". "Salvia divinorum ... has shown up sporadically in drug investigations," the report goes on. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Employers Cut Jobs by Most in More Than 5 Years Oct 5, 2008
The legislation is urgently championed by President Bush and his top economic generals. Spooked consumers and businesses have pulled back so much that some analysts fear the economy could stall out or even worse shrink in the July-to-September quarter. (Fox News -- Politics)
Morton County candidates Oct 5, 2008
"Beehler said she favors property rights. "I am for the proposed legislation on the state level that will put the extra-territorial rights back with the people who live in the area. To me, a comprehensive plan is more like a guideline," she said."There are different needs and wants from the city perspective and the county perspective. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Editor's Mailbag (Oct. 1) Oct 5, 2008
Congressional Quarterly gave McCain a 90 percent score for "party unity" voting last year and said he supported the president's position on legislation 95 percent of the time. During the Bush years, McCain's poorest totals from CQ were 67 percent party-unity voting in 2001 and 77 percent support for the Bush agenda in 2005. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mitsubishi workers agree to contract Oct 5, 2008
The subsequent legislation in 2000 forced lenders to accomodate borrowers that would otherwise not qualify for the size of the loans they were getting. The idea was to make housing available to everyone. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Today on the presidential campaign trail Oct 5, 2008
YouTube videos of people tripping on the hallucinogenic herb are fueling legislation to ban it. News from AP. (International Herald Tribune)
Lakes Conference Talks Protection Oct 5, 2008
They also talked about two new pieces of legislation that have just been approved to protect the lakes not only from an environmental stand point, but also from economic stand point ... New York State is holding a series of public hearings on the property tax cap legislation recently approved by the legislature. (R News)
NDC outdoors "A Better Ghana," manifesto Oct 5, 2008
Initiate various tax and tariff measures designed to provide relief for Ghanaians; ensure prompt and effective implementation of existing legislation such as the Person with Disability Act and the Whistleblowers Act ... Provide a remuneration structure that will make public sector managers and employees, including civil servants, teachers and health sector workers, productive, effective and efficient and sponsor legislation to establish an Election Fund, from which polling agents of political... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
US bailout no magic bullet: Swan Oct 5, 2008
Mr Swan says he spoke with US treasury under secretary David McCormick yesterday about the passage of the legislation. "This gives the US government the decisive capacity to deal with the problem at the core of the financial system,'' Mr Swan told Network Ten. "It gives the US authorities a chance to put a floor in the system and restore confidence over time. (NEWS.com.au)
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Reasons to vote for Obama-Biden Oct 5, 2008
Who Blocked wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:21 AM:" legislation in 2001 and again in 2005 that would've lessened, or prevented, the current financial crisis? THE DEMOCRATS! Get a clue - Oblama is NOT the answer. I promise you - the very people who vote for him will be the very ones screaming the loudest, like pigs going to slaughter) if he gets in and taxes you to no end. In the brief time he's been in Congress, his pork spending is around a mere $300 MILLION!! McCain's has a long record of going against... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Is Wall Street rescued? Oct 5, 2008
Some lawmakers were worried about their jobs, but others - mostly Democrats - focused on the prospect that a new president could have a more significant effect on the economy than any piece of legislation. Several of the Democratic switchers were members of the Congressional Black Caucus who said they changed course after securing commitments from presidential candidate Barack Obama that he would back legislation to help struggling consumers and homeowners facing foreclosures if he wins the... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Letters to the editor (Sept. 25) Oct 5, 2008
VH wrote on Sep 25, 2008 4:59 PM:" I don't have an adjustable rate mortgage, I know better. Even if I did profit off the market, that doesn't make me a vulture. I did not give my consent to these people to do unethical business and I support legislation to eliminate and punish predatory lending practices. Further, neither you nor I were even allowed to know how unscrupulous they have been since they skirted regulations. ". VH wrote on Sep 25, 2008 5:01 PM:" Another point, as far as retirement... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
