LEADING DEMOCRATS PROPOSE MAJOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BILLThe Program for Real Energy Security (PROGRESS) Act is part of Democrats' Commitment to America's Energy Independence and National Security PROTECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH IN SCHOOLS ACTLawmakers introduce bill to protect health benefits for school children with disabilities. The Legislation would also strengthen accountability in use of Medicaid funds. More on H.R. 5834 » HALT MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT CUTS, RISING PREMIUMSH.R. 5916, the “Patients’ Access to Physicians Act,” would offer a temporary reprieve from cuts in Medicare payments to physicians scheduled for 2007 and 2008. More on H.R. 5916 » |