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Hispanic Education Act waits on Senate Finance Committee, UPDATED …

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:47:30 +0000

On the Senate side, the final committee for SB 132 is Senate Finance . The Hispanic Education Act has gained momentum as a way to focus attention and resources on closing the “achievement gap” between Anglo and Hispanic students. …

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Small Business Owners Face Estate Tax Dilemma – DailyFinance

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:31:00 +0000

With the fate of the estate tax stuck in the Senate, concern is growing that the legislation could ensnare many small businesses as as next year.

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RealClearPolitics – On Health Care: 'Finish the Kitchen'

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:45:30 +0000

Brown’s triumph reduced the Democrats’ majority in the Senate to “only” 59, and this led many in both houses to want to give up on health reform altogether. Even Obama was sounding an uncertain trumpet. …

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» Obama Proposes Bipartisan Health Care Summit Liberal Values

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:39:02 +0000

While it is important that health care reform be passed, I have been hoping for an alternative to ramming through the Senate bill, at least before more is done to explain the actual legislation to the public. It would be unfortunate if …

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The Turner Report: Engler: We will pass autism insurance bill

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:36:00 +0000

Last year, the Senate worked to pass legislation that would have helped families throughout the state by correcting state law and requiring insurance companies to cover autism treatment and diagnosis, but the bill was stalled in the …

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Obama Invites GOP Leaders To Health Care Talk – Health News Story …

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:05:32 +0000

WASHINGTON — In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party’s loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible …

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“Health Care Freedom” Bills Pass Virginia Senate | OpenMarket.org

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:23:50 +0000

The Virginia State Senate passed health care freedom bills giving citizens the right not to be forced to buy health insurance.

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“Health Care Freedom” Bills Pass Virginia Senate | OpenMarket.org