December 23rd, 2009 by B
Photographer: Albert Lozano
This bill will deny pharmaceutical companies from deducting expense relating to the direct consumer advertising, in any media, of prescription pharmaceuticals. Organizations which promote children’s physical activities will have the option to claim a deduction. S. 2873 was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance.
November 13th, 2009 by B
Photographer: KirrilyRobert
The Attorney General will create “grant programs to award grants to State, tribal, and local courts to establish probation programs that reduce drug use, crime, and recidivism by requiring swift, predictable, and graduated sanctions for noncompliance with the conditions of probation…” A total amount of $100 million will be given to the Attorney General to use for this program between the years 2010-2014. H.R. 4055 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
October 28th, 2009 by B
Photographer: Kairos Photo
An entity receiving Federal assistance in adoption or foster care may not prohibit an individual from adopting based upon sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identification. If a State fails to comply, the Federal government will hold payment for child services or foster care. H.R. 3827 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
October 16th, 2009 by B
Photographer: creactions
Anyone who communicates through electronic transmission “with the intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause substantial emotional distress to a person, using electronic means to support severe, repeated, and hostile behavior, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.” H.R. 1966 was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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October 12th, 2009 by B
Photographer: michele goglio
A local educational agency desiring to create a pre-kindergarten (four years of age or younger) program may receive an award. This award will be used to provide curriculum in the classrooms and acquire qualified teachers. H.R. 3782 was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor.
September 30th, 2009 by B
Author: PaulPaladin
The Federal government will award grants to State educational agencies for the purpose of keeping students in school. The grants will be given on a competitive basis by looking into student drop-out rates between grades five through nine. Grants will also be given to non-profit organizations to create the National Resource Center on Positive Youth Development and School Success. This ‘center’ will be created to assist schools in retaining students. Any sum necessary to carry out this program will be given in 2010 and the five following years. S. 1708 was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
August 22nd, 2009 by B
Author: Keith Frith
Taxes (Title II, Sec. 207):
A trust fund will be created for the health insurance exchange program. The amount of money given to this fund will be what Congress deems necessary. Part of the trust fund money will be taken from taxes on individuals who do not obtain health insurance deemed acceptable under this bill. Also, employers who do not provide acceptable coverage will be taxed.
State Insurance Exchange (Title II, Sec. 208):
A State may opt to apply for a State-based Health Insurance Exchange. The Commissioner may deny the application until it is determined the State meets certain requirements of the Commissioner.
Start-up Cost (Title II, Sec. 222):
Before collection of premiums, the US Treasury will provide $2 billion for creating the public health insurance option. This money is to be payed back over a 10 year period.
Rates for Physicians & other Professionals(Title II, Sec. 223):
The Secretary of Health and Human Services will set the payment rates of health care providers, physicians, and other health care professionals who participate in Medicare and the public insurance option. The rates will be similar to what Medicare pays.
August 6th, 2009 by B
Photographer: losiek
This resolution expresses to Congress the option to stray from using an insurance plan or tax payer funds to provide an abortion within a health care reform package. H.Con.Res. 169 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
August 1st, 2009 by B
Photographer: anissat
If an individual of the armed forces dies in combat, a $5,000 deduction on the child will be given to the spouse. H.R. 3267 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
July 28th, 2009 by B
Photographer: ninjapoodles
An Internet safety education program will be created to train and educate children and parents on how to use the Internet, and protect children from harm on the web. The amount of $25 million for the years 2010 – 2014 will be made available in grants for eligible entities to carry out this program. H.R. 3222 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
