Insurance industry
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has issued a statement opposing the discussion draft legislation to restructure the regulatory framework of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The draft legislation, released by the Senate Banking Committee, has been criticized by NAHB
Insurance industry
National leaders are under scrutiny for their handling of the Medicare program, which is predicted to run dry by 2019, seven years sooner than previously estimated. The program's finances have taken a major downturn, despite President Bush's promises to strengthen its long-term financial security. Citizens Against
Pharmaceutical industry
Small business owners, including Bill Fairchild, president of R.W. Murray Co., joined President George W. Bush in a discussion on the health care needs of small business owners and their employees. The event highlighted the importance of Association Health Plans (AHP) legislation, which would allow small businesses to pool
Pharmaceutical industry
U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad, a prominent advocate for mental health parity legislation, has called on Congress to pass the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act, a bill that aims to eliminate discriminatory practices against individuals with mental health disorders. The bill, which has gained significant support, seeks to
Law
A national survey conducted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation revealed that a significant majority of conservative voters support embryonic stem cell research, a topic often associated with opposition from conservative groups. In the poll of 600 self-identified conservative voters, 56% expressed support for medical research using stem cells obtained
Law
Over 111,117 messages have been sent to Hollywood studio executives, Congress, and the media in a passionate protest against the restriction of fair use rights. This grassroots movement, backed by 321 Studios, emerged after a February 20th injunction against the "ripper" portion of the DVDXCOPY series of
Law
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) President David Z. Plavin testified before the House Government Reform Committee on behalf of the members of Airports Council International and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) regarding the Goals and Challenges of the US-VISIT Program. The program aims to enhance national security by
Law
The DC Court of Appeals has ordered the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to scrap regulations that require monopoly phone companies to lease their networks to competitors at government-mandated prices. This ruling, if allowed to stand, could strip millions of consumers in California and across the nation of their choice in
