Senate still looking for right combo on jobs measure
WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats this week will try to muster enough support for an initial package worth at least $80 billion in tax breaks, unemployment benefits and other items intended to create jobs or protect those out of work. Read more.
— Congress Daily, February 8, 2010
Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care
WASHINGTON—President Obama invited Republicans in Congress to participate in a bipartisan, half-day televised summit on health care reform this month. Obama challenged Republicans, who have been largely unified in opposing his proposals, to bring their best ideas for how to cover more Americans and fix the health insurance system to the public discussion, the Washington Post reports. Democratic efforts to push a final health bill through the Congress without Republican support fell apart last month when Democrats lost its filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate. Read more.
— Washington Post, February 8, 2010
Register today for March 9 Advocacy Day
The Nebraska Hospital Association's annual Advocacy Day event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln.
This half-day workshop will provide health care advocates with important information about state legislative issues.
Registration is $40 per person. To register online for Advocacy Day, click here.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in sponsoring Advocacy Day, contact Kelley Porter, Director of Communications, at kporter@nhanet.org or (402) 742-8151 or click here.
Public health tab to hit milestone
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Nebraska new reporting requirements now include independent contractors Click here to view the full report.
