He and the entire student body at St. Fidelis Seminary High School near Butler attended something called the March for Life in Washington. “Our chaperones had us all in a row, like a row of ducks,” said McFarland, chairman of the Religious Studies Department at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. Eleven Greensburg Central Catholic students are sharing a bus…
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Steny H. Hoyer, D- Md., issued the following news release:. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer discussed Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act without offering a real replacement plan on NewsChannel 8′ s “NewsTalk” this morning. “The fact of the matter is, it was easy to say for a long period of time- as Republicans have done- the Affordable Care Act is not good, we are…
Tonight, during his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature, Governor Mark Dayton proposed a set of reforms to make health coverage more affordable for Minnesotans who purchase their insurance on the individual market. Governor Dayton’s plan would allow Minnesotans to purchase their health insurance through a “…
Each year, the Center for Disability Rights analyzes the Governor’s State of the State Agenda and Budget to identify the effect of these proposals on the Disability Community in New York. Governor Cuomo chose to ignore the needs of the Disability Community and focus his attention on ambitious and expensive projects, many of which exclude our community…
Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming that women have a constitutional right to make their own health care decisions. Senator Gillibrand called on her colleagues to protect women’s access to lifesaving health care provided under the Affordable Care Act and urged the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, and I want to take a moment to reflect on how…
Charlie Baker, R- Mass., has issued the following news release:. Today, the Baker-Polito Administration filed its Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal, a $40.508 billion spending plan which funds key priorities including local aid, education, workforce development, housing and homelessness services, and substance misuse prevention programs, while keeping…
Gregg Harper, R- Miss., issued the following news release:. Today U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper introduced H.R. 633, the Patient Fairness and Relief Act of 2017, which allows individuals to maintain the health insurance policies they had before passage of the Affordable Care Act. Beginning in 2014, the Obama Administration created a transitional relief policy…
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state has surpassed the halfway mark in its $542 million, Empire Bridge program, a key piece of New York’s commitment to rebuilding critical infrastructure. The Empire Bridge program, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, is replacing 100 aging, vulnerable, and out-of-date structures…
Rep. John Lewis, D- Ga., issued the following opening statement on the repeal of Obamacare individual mandate:. I look forward to working with you in this new Congress. In fact, Governor Romney called it the “ultimate conservative idea” because it was based in personal responsibility.
With the Trump Administration announcing its intent this week to turn Medicaid into a block grant program, Democratic governors have emerged as the nation’s leading voice against the scheme that would throw state budgets into disarray and threaten health care benefits for millions. GOP governors have been divided on the issue, with governors such as John…
Sen. Franken Introduces ‘Public Option’ Legislation to Help Stabilize Health Care Costs in Minnesota
The Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act would guarantee that all people have access to an affordable, quality, health insurance plan on the individual marketplaces in Minnesota and other states across the country. At a time when Republicans are trying to repeal vital consumer protections and benefits, Sen. Franken is working…
Citizens Medical Center is offering a free event Saturday to help residents through the enrollment process. Marketing Director Jennifer Schulte said the community is invited to come and learn about the coverage options available on the Healthcare Exchange. Jeanette Flores, insurance exchange manager at Citizens Medical Center, urges people to enroll in…
Lindsey Graham, R- S.C., issued the following news release:. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a supporter of repealing Obamacare, has signed on as a cosponsor of the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. “This legislation transfers power from Washington back to patients and the states,” said Graham.
Wells Fargo, a community-based financial services company, issued the following news release:. Wells Fargo Insurance, part of Wells Fargo& Company, today released its 2017 Insurance Market Outlook and Employee Benefits Outlook reports. According to the surveys, this year’s property and casualty insurance market will again be favorable to buyers, with most…
According to a recent RBC Insurance survey, 87 per cent of Canadians aged 55 and over agree that they’d like an investment product with guarantees on their principal that also offers growth opportunities, but 60 per cent are unaware this option exists with Segregated Funds that are available from insurance companies. Seg Funds can play an important role for…
USAA was ranked the best auto insurance company for claims service in a new survey released today by Insure.com. Insure.com surveyed more than 3,700 U.S. insurance customers of 20 leading car insurance companies for its 2017 rankings of the best companies for car insurance. *Automobile Club of Southern California: 96.
Mr. Brennan is chairman emeritus and senior advisor of Vanguard, one of the world’s largest and most respected investment companies. Mr. Brennan is a director of General Electric Company, LPL Financial and the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Mr. Brennan graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a master’s degree in business administration from…
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, a member of the World Bank Group, issued the following news release:. MIGA, a member of the World Bank Group, announced today a guarantee of $105.74 m for Bank of China Limited’s loan to Myanmar Fiber Optic Communication Network Co Ltd, Myanmar’s largest fiber optic cable infrastructure provider, for rolling out…
Aon plc, the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, today announced that group president, Steve McGill is leaving the firm to explore new opportunities. Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon plc, commented: “During his decade at Aon, Steve has developed a well-earned reputation as a tireless innovator on behalf of…
