Ask the legal expert … about developing effective boards
By
John Durso
Oct 01, 2014
How do we make sure members of our board of directors all are pulling their weight (and also acting legally)? It seems like a lot of cronyism can be allowed and some boards get away with virtually no input.
House committees release healthcare reform plan outline
Jun 22, 2009
Chairmen of three House committees Friday released a draft outline of healthcare reform legislation as Democrats push to pass a bill by August.
California denied federal bailout funds, future of long-term care funding remains uncertain
Jun 17, 2009
Obama Administration officials Tuesday denied a request from California lawmakers for federal financial bailout assistance, according to recent reports. The Golden State faces a $24 billion budget deficit...
Some believe Kennedy’s absence from Washington may affect outcome of healthcare reform
Jun 11, 2009
While Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) is considered the architect of the Affordable Health Choices Act bill, he was not on Capitol Hill when the pivotal bill was introduced Tuesday. Some wonder if his notable...
It’s now or never for healthcare reform, Obama says
Jun 01, 2009
President Barack Obama told thousands of supporters last week that healthcare reform has to take place this year.
Daschle still playing part in healthcare reform effort
May 22, 2009
Although he failed in his bid to become secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Daschle is by no measure out of the game. The former Senate Majority Leader is still taking an active...
Nursing homes caution against federal budget cuts in wake of governors’ bleak budget predictions
May 20, 2009
Despite indications that the national economy is starting to rebound, the National Governors Association is warning that states’ economies are still suffering, and that another bout of budget cuts...
Pelosi: House to craft healthcare reform bill by July
May 14, 2009
The House of Representatives will have a healthcare reform bill to vote on by the end of July, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said Wednesday. She made the announcement alongside President Barack Obama...
Obama’s fiscal year 2010 budget to push for more oversight of Medicare, Medicaid
May 06, 2009
Details of President Obama’s budget proposal for FY 2010 will be unveiled this Thursday, and early reports indicate there will be some new proposals for Medicare & Medicaid.
Congress poised to vote on budget resolution
Apr 29, 2009
The House and Senate are preparing to vote on a budget resolution agreement that includes instructions to fast-track healthcare reform legislation through the Senate.