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activity: Before, after Sept. 11 |
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Before
Sept. 11
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Comment
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Patients’
Bill of Rights
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As
much as possible, lawmakers want to avoid controversial,
bipartisan issues.
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Expanded
coverage for uninsured
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States
will be burdened with diminished state revenues and additional
expenses. The uninsured will have few legislative champions.
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Prescription
drug benefit for seniors
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(See
Patients’ Bill of Rights)
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After
Sept. 11
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Comment
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Bioterrorism
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All
day, all the time.
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Magnet
programs to address nursing shortage
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Gaining
attention. Unclear if they have the heft to garner support.
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Stimulus
package (Nov. 9)
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Extending
COBRA coverage did not remain in the latest bill. Stay tuned
for the issue to resurface as more Americans lose their
jobs.
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