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Johanns Amendment, Health Care Impact
Johanns amendment, which called for the repeal of the 1099 requirement for businesses, failed in Congress. The amendment, however, had further health care reform implications. These implications included to cut $11 billion in funding from prevention and public health and … Continue reading
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Tagged Health Care Reform, Individual mandate, Legislation
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Money for State Loans for Small Businesses Running Low
Many state programs are running low on funds to help small businesses get loans they need in tough times like now. However, these programs have also fallen to the hands of a weakened economy. Many states are in need of … Continue reading
Americans Worried About Losing Access to Health Care
A recent poll showed that this summer more were worried about losing access to health care than they were before the health care law passed. The poll shows that this is based mainly on negative feedback and criticisms of the … Continue reading
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Appeal of 1099 Requirement
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Congress calling for an appeal of the 1099 requirement. The letter states that the requirement will create large burdens for small businesses and also will create more costs. They also add … Continue reading
Posted in Federal, Healthcare Reform, Small Business
Tagged 1099, Legislation, Small Business
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Virginia Makes Plans to Implement Health Reform Even Though It Continues to Sue Federal Government
The state of Virginia makes plans to implement the health care reform law. An advisory council will recommend strategies on to the state on how to lower health costs while increasing coverage across the state. Even though the state is … Continue reading
Ohio Gets $513 Million After Congress Extends Enhanced Medicaid Matching
In legislation approved by Congress, Ohio will receive a total of $880 million in economic aid. Of that, $513.8 million will go to Medicaid funds. Ohio has a two year budget to support Medicaid until 2011. Read more.
States Work with Health Care Law — Even Those Fighting It
States across the country are working to define the rules of the health care reform law, even in those states whose congressman are working to challenge the law. They continue to work with the law in order to see how … Continue reading
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Tagged Budgets, Health Care Reform, Legislation
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Small Businesses Upset over Tax Collection Provision of Health Care Bill
Small businesses after their repeal failed in Congress. This means that starting in 2012 they will have to fill out 1099 form for a purchase of $600 or more of both goods and services. Small businesses are upset because it … Continue reading
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Tagged 1099, Legislation, Small Business
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Department of Labor Withdraws Proposed Regulation Giving Local Government Power with Health Care
The Department of Labor withdrew a proposal that would give local governments power over employer health care benefits. Under the legislation, local governments could charge a tax for a city-administered health care plan if an employer did not provide coverage. … Continue reading
Bill Would Increase Drug Safety Requirements
A Senate bill was introduced after the recent rise in drug recalls expanding the powers of the FDA for holding the drug companies more accountable for the products they sell. Supporters say this is necessary as we use more foreign … Continue reading
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