Angie Craig, D- Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. In a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Craig highlighted the story of Savage, Minnesota, native Allie Krueger- who was laid off during the COVID-19 public health crisis shortly before learning that she was pregnant with twins. The family glitch originated from a 2013…
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LOS ANGELES, California, July 23– Consumer Watchdog issued the following news release:. The latest refusal by the Department of Insurance this week was in response to a list of simple “requests for admissions” common in litigation about whether Lara or his Department met with former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, former New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho office issued the following news release:. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. “USDA can step in with disaster assistance programs designed to alleviate some of the financial…
Andrew Cuomo, D- New York, issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will allow New Yorkers a new, less-expensive way to obtain insurance protection for their cell phones through their credit card, debit card or checking account. “Cell phones are obviously a vital, necessary–and expensive–reality…
Sharice Davids, D- Kansas, issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. Representative Sharice Davids introduced the Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act, a bill designed to cut insurer red tape, avoid surprise bills, and give parents decision-making power over their infant's healthcare–not the insurance company. That's what happened to the…
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio and U.S. Representative Bill Posey reintroduced the Flood Insurance Rate Map Interagency Technology Act. This bicameral legislation would direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consult with the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in order to…
Ron Wyden, D- Oregon, issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. Oregon's U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. received a $120,000 grant to support businesses recovering from wildfire. The Economic Development Administration investment allows SOREDI to fund a Business…
Robert Menendez, D- New Jersey, issued the following news release:. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, today chaired a hearing entitled “Examining Frameworks to Address Future Pandemic Risk.” “In a state like New Jersey that was particularly hard hit at the onset of this crisis, 92 percent of…
It's a fact that insurance is necessary for operating a successful business. “Insurance is a smart practice because it protects the business and workers compensation and auto insurance are required,” said Rick Torres from the Solvang RW Torres Insurance Agency, when announcing his recently released “Business Insurance Options for Startups.”
Marc Veasey, D- Texas, issued the following news release:. Marc Veasey announced that he is an original co-sponsor of the Medicaid Saves Lives Act, legislation that would create a federal Medicaid-style program for those living in states like Texas that have refused to expand Medicaid. Terri Sewell Kathy Manning, Kathy Castor, Nikema Williams, Lucy McBath, Gwen…
Pat Toomey, R- Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey is re-introducing a bill to increase the affordability of long-term care insurance. “The onset of a chronic illness requiring nursing home or in-home care too often has the potential to financially devastate older Americans,” said Senator Toomey.
WASHINGTON, July 23– Health Care for America Now issued the following statement on July 22, 2021:. In response to today's introduction of the Medicaid Saves Lives Act in the House of Representatives, Health Care for America Now Executive Director Margarida Jorge released the following statement:. We encourage all members of the House, especially those in states…
Jurors Convict Former Georgia Insurance Chief In $2.5M Fraud
Jurors on Thursday returned a guilty verdict against Jim Beck at the end of the two weeks of trial proceedings. Prosecutors presented evidence at trial that Beck orchestrated a scheme to embezzle more than $2 million from the Georgia Underwriting Association.
NEW YORK, July 23– Action Against Hunger issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. Analysis released today show that up to 400,000 women, men and children in Tigray, Ethiopia are now facing acute food insecurity. Humanitarians have been warning of the dire situation in the region since the conflict began in November 2020.
WASHINGTON, July 23– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement:. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “This ruling affirms Missouri cannot continue to ignore the will of the people and refuse to implement a program that will save lives in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 23– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. This ruling is a victory in the fight against cancer in Missouri. “By increasing access to Medicaid, Missouri can help ensure more individuals who currently lack affordable, comprehensive health insurance can gain coverage…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map for the City of Falls Church, Virginia. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials.
Congressman John Moolenaar has a joined a bipartisan group of Members of Congress working to help restore the pensions of the Delphi Salaried Retirees. These employees deserve the benefits they have earned, “wrote Congressman Moolenaar and the other members Congress. To: The Honorable Janet L. Yellen, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500…
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on July 22, 2021:. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in Denver, Colorado, today to discuss the worsening drought conditions in the West and highlight the Department of the Interior's efforts to support farmers, Tribes, and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages.
