Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

Daily Herald - Daily Digest 12/12

2008-12-11T19:00:00Z

On Saturday, the first 20 people to come into Parley's Hardware Store and Home Improvement/Decor Center, 260 S. 1200 West in Orem, will be given a $10 bill, which they must then match with some of their own funds and use to help another ...

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Agendas - Standard.NET - Standard-Examiner

2008-12-09T19:00:00Z

5:45 p.m., work meeting, 3005 S. 1200 West. 7 p.m., regular meeting. Approve home business license renewals. Public hearing ordinance 08-NN and resolution 08-46 codifying municipal code. Consider final bond resolution 08-49, ...

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PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Trial lawyer lobbying: Let the ...

2008-11-25T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.) â€¢ H.R. 1343 (Health Centers Renewal Act; to authorize ...

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One more vote tally on a Pro-Life issue

2008-11-17T19:00:00Z

Following adoption of the Vitter Amendment, S. 1200 was sent to the House of Representatives for further legislative action. In the last Congress, there were 9 pro-life Democratic Senators. Wow. I didn't realize there were so many! ...

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Paul Kanjorski You Did Vote To Give Illegal Aliens Social Security ...

2008-10-31T20:00:00Z

This legislation (S. 1200) granted amnesty to roughly three million illegal immigrants for the stated purpose of solving the immigration problem and securing our border. The enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) ...

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Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]â€™s Voting Record

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

On Passage - Senate - S.1200 as Amended. Bill Passed 83-10, 7 not voting. Senate Roll #31. Feb 26, 2008 10:39 AM. No Vote. Smith Amdt. No. 3897. Amendment Agreed to 56-38, 6 not voting. Senate Roll #30. Feb 26, 2008 10:13 AM ...

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13 Oct 2008: Native News from PECHANGA.net

2008-10-12T20:00:00Z

... DC) -- The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is disappointed that Congress failed to vote on the Reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) of 2007 (S. 1200) before ending its session, continuing to ...

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Individual Grants For Healthcare Improvement

2008-10-11T20:00:00Z

GovTrack: S. 1200: Text of Legislation, Referred in House (2) AMOUNT OF GRANTS; PAYMENT- The amount of a grant under this section shall be ... of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 if that individual . ...

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The First Americans

2008-10-11T20:00:00Z

S. 1200 was passed 83-10 in Congress, but I think Kevin Abourezk is completely correct about this:. NaÃ¯ve at best, the resolution epitomizes the government's reliance on good words in dealing with Indian issues. ...

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Family Members Help Utah Standoff End Peacefully

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

The police soon lost sight of the vehicle in a trailer park at 155 S. 1200 West. During the chase, the Oldsmobile blew a rear tire. The men abandoned the car and fled. Police located the vehicle and found a bloodied bat, ...

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McCON Job: Flip-Flopping On Conservative Issues

2008-10-09T20:00:00Z

In 1986, McConnell voted for amnesty for three million illegals. In 1986, Mitch McConnell voted for the Immigration and Reform Act, which granted amnesty to more than three million illegal immigrants. [S. 1200, Vote 352, 10/17/86; ...

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S. 1200 - Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

2008-09-28T20:00:00Z

Vote Date: February 26, 2008. Joseph Biden - (D - DE) - Yes. John McCain - (R - AZ) - Not Voting. Barack Obama - (D - IL) - Not Voting. Summary:. A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act ...

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ALL THE LIES, PART 2: THE FINAL SOLUTION

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

â€œIâ€™ve fought lobbyists who stole from Indian tribes.â€* Really? Remember the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, Senate Bill S. 1200? Remember what your buddy, President Shrub, threatened to do: ...

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On Passage of the Bill (S.1200 as Amended )

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act. I guess that this was not important to Senator Cornyn. He didn't vote. The bill did pass with ...

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Apology: A Bill to Watch

2008-07-25T18:52:50Z

Do you know about S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008? This Bill has passed the US Senate and is on its way to the House (which means it should get on the docket eventually

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Democrat Senators meet with Tribal Leaders on Indian Legislation

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC-A call to put pressure on the House of Representatives to take up the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, S. 1200, was made this morning at the US Senate Democratic Steering and... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

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S. 1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008

2008-06-17T20:00:00Z

2 0 5 0 3 January 22, 2008 (Senate)STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY S. 1200 â€“ Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 (Senator Dorgan (D) ND and 29 cosponsors) The Administration is committed to reauthorizing a.

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Political Talk :: Obama, McCain, and American Indians

2008-05-18T20:00:00Z

"Mr. President, today the Senate is considering S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Amendments of 2007. This bill would reauthorize the IHCIA, the statutory framework for the Indian health system, which covers just ...

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S. 1200

2008-04-17T20:00:00Z

S. 1200. Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 10, 2007. SUMMARY. S. 1200 would authorize the appropriation of such sums as are necessary through 2017 ...

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Black Caucus now wants to Cut Cherokee Health Care!!

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

After a year-long effort, the Senate passed S.1200 on February 26. But as the House considers its version of the bill, HR1328, the citizenship status of the Freedmen, who are the descendants of African slaves, within the Cherokee Nation ...

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Cherokee Freedmen issue affects debate on Hill

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

Provisions addressing the Cherokee Freedmen will be added to a bill to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, a key Senate staffer said on Friday. After a year-long effort, the Senate passed S.1200 on February 26. ...

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Congressional delegation supports DHAT

2008-04-03T20:00:00Z

The Senate version, S. 1200, passed the Senate on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 by an overwhelming majority of 83 â€“ 10. Tribes across the country cautiously celebrated the many years of hard work it has taken to get to this point. ...

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S. 1200

2008-03-30T20:00:00Z

The National Network of Abortion Funds Denounces the Vitter Amendment

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

3896) as part of the Indian Health Services Act (S.1200). Passed by the Senate earlier this week, the amendment adds language to the Indian Health Services Act prohibiting the use of IHS funds for abortion services except in cases of ...

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The National Network of Abortion Funds Denounces The Vitter Amendment

2008-03-04T07:23:00Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOSTON, MA – The National Network of Abortion Funds condemns passage of the Vitter Amendment (S.Amdt. 3896) as part of the Indian Health Services Act (S.1200). Passed by the Senate earlier this wee

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â€œThe National Network of Abortion Funds Denounces the Vitter ...

2008-02-28T19:00:00Z

HHS Won't Budge on Controversial Case Management Rule

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

A moratorium on the rule, until April 1, 2009, was included in the proposed Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) that passed the Senate Feb. 26 by a 83-10 vote (No. 38 HCDR 2/27/08 . The National Governors Association also has ...

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Senate Passes Historic Native American Health Legislation

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

Required For Majority: 1/2, Vote Result: Bill Passed. Measure Number: S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 ). Measure Title: A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act. ...

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Wednesday Night Link Roundup (2-27-08)

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

In Udall's letter to Pelosi, he acknowledged it was not all-encompassing: "While S. 1200 is not a panacea that would immediately fix every one of the problems plaguing the access to care and the quality of care for Native Americans, ...

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Life Victory in U. S. Congress

2008-02-27T15:24:35Z

Senate Passes Vitter Amendment to Prohibit Federal Funding of Abortions February 26, 2008 - (Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Senate today passed U.S. Sen. David Vitter's amendment to S.1200, the Indian Health Care Im

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Senate passes Indian Health Care Improvement Act

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

The act, S. 1200, would distribute $35 billion for American Indian health care through the Indian Health Service over 10 years, placing emphasis on building preventive care capacity. Reauthorization is long overdue: according to the ...

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NAJA Alerts, Student Projects, Seminar - Senate Passes Indian ...

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

The Senate voted 83 to 10 on Tuesday to dramatically improve health care for nearly 2 million Native Americans by passing the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200). If the bill is approved by the House and signed by the president ...

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Today in Washington DC - Feb 27, 2008

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

The Senate also completed work on the American Indian health care bill (S. 1200), passing it by a vote of 83-10. Prior to passage, the Senate approved an amendment by Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) which banned the use of Indian Health ...

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Dr. Coburn Votes Against Status Quo Health Care for Native Americans

2008-02-26T19:00:00Z

Senator Tom Coburn today voted against continuing with the substandard status quo health care offered to tribal members and against the Indian Health Bill, S. 1200. â€œToday the Senate voted to ignore the extensive problems within our ...

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When Congress Returns This Week From its 10-Day Recess, Several Pieces of Legislation Await

2008-02-26T10:59:05Z

http://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WU08B12 Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, February 25, ... the Vitter amendment to S.1200. While you're at it, urge them to preserve the ABc model

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Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 32: S 1200

2008-02-26T01:00:00Z

Question: On Passage of the Bill. Bill: S 1200 Vote description: S.1200 as Amended; Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 Result: Passed, 83-10, with 7 not voting. Arlen Specter

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Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 32: S 1200

2008-02-26T01:00:00Z

Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 32: S 1200 Question: On Passage of the Bill. Bill: S 1200 Vote description: S.1200 as Amended; Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 Result: Passed

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Life a Chief Concern for Indian Health Bill

2008-02-25T22:18:10Z

Tony Perkins, FRC: When Congress returned this week from its 10-day recess, ... at 202-224-3121 and ask them to support the Vitter amendment to S.1200. While you're at it, urge them

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Vitter Abortion Funding Amendment

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

The Senate has passed an amendment on abortion funding to the Indian Health Bill (S. 1200) offered by Senator Vitter (R-LA) by a vote of 52 (Y) to 42 (N). This amendment prevents funding within the bill from going toward abortions ...

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Tuesday's Quick Hits: This Week's Hot Policy Topics

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

On Tuesday the Senate will vote on final passage of the Indian Health Services reauthorization legislation (S. 1200) today. The bill includes a one year moratorium on the Medicaid case management interim final rule. ...

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Medicaidâ€™s New Case Management Regulation Delayed

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

It was added to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act reauthorization bill (S. 1200), which the Senate is expected to pass when it returns from recess next week. Keep the pressure on your Senators and Representative to co-sponsor the ...

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Coburn Votes Against ' Substandard' Indian Health Bill

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

Senator Tom Coburn today voted against continuing with the "substandard status quo" health care offered to tribal members and against the Indian Health Bill, S. 1200. â€œToday the Senate voted to ignore the extensive problems within our ...

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Senate Passes Long Overdue Indian Health Bill Taking Major Steps ...

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200), which will improve and expand necessary health care services and other important programs ...

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

Sen. John Warner [R, VA] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On Passage of the Bill (S.1200 as Amended ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Indian Health Bill Passes

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

The Senate has passed the Indian Health Bill (Indian Health Care Improvement Act - S. 1200) by a vote of 83 (Y) to 10 (N). This legislation authorizes up to $16 billion dollars in funding for various health care programs over the next 5 ...

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Today in Washington DC - Feb 26, 2008

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

On The Floor: Senate reconvened at 10 PM today resumed consideration of the American Indian health care bill (S. 1200). A series of roll call votes on four amendments to the bill is expected this morning, followed by a vote on final ...

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11:13:11 AM 11:00 AM Senate Votes on Final Passage of S. 1200, the ...

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

Senator Dorgan announced an agreement that Senator DeMintâ€™s amendment #4015 be withdrawn and his amendment #4066 be agreed to by unanimous consent. The Senate then moved to vote on the final passage of S. 1200, the Indian Health Care ...

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Senate on second day of IHCIA debate

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

The Senate is moving towards final passage of S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. You can watch the session on C-SPAN2. Updates will be posted on top. 10:12am - The Senate is voting on an amendment by Sen. David...

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Smith Construction Expansion Amendment

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

The Senate has passed an amendment (expansion of construction funding) offered by Senator Smith (R-OR) to the Indian Health Bill (S. 1200) by a vote of 56 (Y) to 38 (N). This amendment would expand the number of states eligible for ...

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Senate Passes Bill to Renew, Improve Indian Health Care Services ...

2008-02-25T19:00:00Z

I applaud the Senate for passing the â€œIndian Health Care Improvement Act,â€* S. 1200, a bill that will move the country forward in the right direction to improve Indian health care programs. For too long, we have neglected our duty to [. ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding S.1200

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI] voted 'Aye' on the question: On the Amendment (DeMint Amdt. No. 4070 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Monday, Feb. 25, 2008: Cloture vote success paves way for passage ...

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Following the reading, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. At 17:30, the Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the substitute amendment to the bill.

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4:07:16 PM 3:00 PM Senate Convenes, Senator Pryor reads ...

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Following the reading of the address, three votes will take place at 5:30 PM, beginning with a cloture vote on the Substitute amendment to S. 1200, the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act. Additional votes will be determined following the ...

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Indian Health, Trade, and Public Housing

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

The Senate will consider S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007. It would amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise requirements for health care programs and services for Indians, Indian tribes, ...

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Procedural Vote on Indian Health Bill

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

A procedural (cloture) motion to limit debate on the Indian Health Bill (Indian Health Care Improvement Act - S. 1200) has passed in the Senate by a vote of 84 (Y) to 2 (N). The motion required 60 affirmative votes to pass...

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Dorgan Amdt. No. 3899 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Procedural Vote on Indian Health Bill

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Legislation Will Address Health Disparities Felt by Natives (Sen ...

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

I am proud to join Chairman Dorgan and Ranking Member Murkowski in supporting S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Amendments Act of 2007. This bill represents a firm and necessary step toward addressing the health ...

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Sen. Dorgan vows approval of Indian Health Care Act

2008-02-24T19:00:00Z

Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, says the Indian Health Care Improvement Act will be passed on Tuesday. Debate on S.1200 resumes today. Dorgan says unanimous consent has been ...

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Medicaidâ€™s New Case Management Regulation Delayed

2008-02-20T19:00:00Z

Indian Health Care Vote February 26

2008-02-19T19:00:00Z

The agreement will allow several amendments to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) before a vote on Tuesday, February 26. Copyright 2003-2008 Friends of Peltier. All rights reserved.

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Senate Amendments to Indian Health Care Bill, S.1200, Did Not ...

2008-02-18T19:00:00Z

Senate Amendments to Indian Health Care Bill, S.1200, Did Not Remove Davis-Bacon Requirement.

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Senate to resume debate on IHCIA next week

2008-02-17T19:00:00Z

The Senate will resume debate on S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, on Monday, February 25. Debate began on January 22 with the hope of passage at that time. Due to other legislative priorities, the bill was delayed. ...

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NATIVE APOLOGY RESOLUTION IS PART OF HEALTH CARE BILL

2008-02-15T19:00:00Z

The bill is S. 1200. On the Net:. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov/. National Congress of American Indians: http://www.ncai.org. (Article courtesy of the Rapid City Journal: http://www/rapidcityjournal.com )

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NATIVE APOLOGY RESOLUTION IS PART OF HEALTH CARE BILL

2008-02-15T19:00:00Z

Indian Apology Close to Senate Passage

2008-02-14T19:00:00Z

"In the end, it's Congress' commitment to helping the native nations with health care, education, housing and infrastructure that's what counts," Ortiz said. ___. The bill is S. 1200. On the Net:. Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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Today in Washington DC - Feb 15, 2008

2008-02-14T19:00:00Z

With the House dragging behind and failing in their efforts on matters of substance, the Senate will resume consideration of the American Indian health care bill (S. 1200). One wonders what other items the Democrat leadership will ...

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On the Amendment (Dorgan Amdt. No. 4082 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 4036 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 4034 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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Senate resumes debate on Indian Health Care

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

The Senate has resumed debate on S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill first came to the floor late last month. It was set aside to focus on other legislative priorities. Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), ...

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9:49:39 AM 9:30 AM Senate Convenes

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

The Senate convened at 9:30 am and will continue consideration of the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act, S. 1200. Majority Leader Reid urged Senators to offer any outstanding amendments so they can continue debate on the bill, ...

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Vote: 'Abstain' regarding S.1200

2008-02-13T19:00:00Z

Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL] voted 'Abstain' on the question: On the Amendment (Coburn Amdt. No. 4032 ) regarding S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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6:04:09 PM 5:50 PM Tester Methamphetamine Amendment to the Indian ...

2008-02-12T19:00:00Z

By a roll call vote of 95-0, the Senate voted for the Tester amendment #4020 (Methamphetamine) to Dorgan amendment #3899 to S. 1200, the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act. This amendment encourages state and local law enforcement ...

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Senators Pledge Passage of Indian Health Care

2008-02-11T19:00:00Z

Last Thursday, the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging passage of legislation to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200). Find out who spoke out in favor of passage ...

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Longest Walk 2 - The Oneida Speak - Senators Pledge Passage of ...

2008-02-11T19:00:00Z

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) joined a bipartisan group of other senators in urging passage of legislation to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200)[From the Congressional Record for Thursday, February 7, ...

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Decision, Delay, and Lickety Split

2008-02-06T19:00:00Z

But after two days of debate, S. 1200 was shelved and the Senate went on to deal with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and the new economic stimulus package. Now, advocates will be campaigning to bring this legislation back to ...

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IHCIA S. 1200 Update - February 6, 2008

2008-02-05T19:00:00Z

ON JANUARY 22 AND 23RD, NIHB REPORTED ON SENATE FLOOR ACTION OF S. 1200, A BILL TO AMEND AND REAUTHORIZE THE IHICA. DESPITE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT OF SENATE LEADERSHIP AND REMARKS BY 19 SENATORS, THE SENATE MOVED OFF S 1200 TO HANDLE THE ...

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IN STORMS' AFTERMATH, AN EDUCATION REBIRTH

2008-02-03T19:00:00Z

I coauthored the All Students Can Achieve Act, S. 1200. The bill reauthorizes and improves the No Child Left Behind Act, in part by promoting equitable distribution of resources among all different types of public schools in every ...

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SENATOR BARACK OBAMA CALLS ON SENATE TO SWIFTLY PASS INDIAN HEALTH ...

2008-02-02T19:00:00Z

January 22, 2008 â€” WASHINGTON, DC â€“ US Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Amendments of 2007 (S.1200), which is currently before the Senate. ...

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NCAI president delivers state of the native nations speech

2008-02-02T19:00:00Z

The bill, S.1200, finally made it to the floor of the Senate last week. But it was shelved after two days of debate in order to move onto other legislative priorities. â€œWe applaud our many Congressional supporters in this effort, ...

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BUSH THREATENS A VETO ON HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

2008-01-27T19:00:00Z

The passage of the Indian Health Care and Improvement Act (which is on the Senate floor as S. 1200) would protect the health and welfare of Native Americans. The Senate must override Bushâ€™s veto, and send a vote that Congress, ...

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Obama Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass Indian Health Care Bill

2008-01-27T02:49:00Z

Jeff Weintraub wrote an interesting post today on Here’s a quick excerpt US Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Amendments of 2007 (S.1200)

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Obama Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass Indian Health Care Bill

2008-01-26T19:00:00Z

US Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Amendments of 2007 (S.1200), which is currently before the Senate. Obama is an original cosponsor of the ...

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Senator Kylâ€™s Response to Grodner Story

2008-01-25T19:00:00Z

3902 to S.1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007). As of me writing this, Friday evening, it is still not available at http://thomas.loc.gov/ but may be by the time this post is published (on Saturday). ...

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Sen. Salazar Fights for Indian Health Bill in Senate

2008-01-23T19:00:00Z

This week, the United States Senate began consideration of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) which will reauthorize, improve and expand very necessary health care services and programs for the Native American population.

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Indian Health Bill Update

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

Senate Leaderâ€™s have chosen to pull the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) from the floor temporarily. This decision was made so that debate could be soley focussed on FISA legislation which is now the pending matter before ...

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Potential Indian Health Care Improvement Act Veto

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

The Statement of Administration Policy on bill S. 1200 is posted on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website. Information about Senate Bill 1200, the "Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007," can be found on ...

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Selected List of U .S. Federal Documents from Gallerywatch.com

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

01/22/2008, Statement of Administration Policy for Senate Consideration of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008, S. 1200 (PDF 52 KB) SAP Prepared by the Office of Management and Budget ...

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S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 ...

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

S. 1200 would improve access to Medicaid and CHIP programs for Indians residing on or near reservations by directing the HHS Secretary to encourage states to achieve this goal using strategies like allowing program enrollment on or near ...

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Day 2 of debate on Indian Health Care Improvement

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

The Senate is expected to resume debate on S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, at 2:15pm today. Supporters had hoped to vote on the bill yesterday. But amid a veto threat from President Bush, efforts were being made to...

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Indian Health Bill Update

2008-01-22T19:00:00Z

FCNL Action Alert: Indian Health Care Act

2008-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) would provide services long available to the rest of the country to American Indians and Alaska Natives. These programs include mental health services, long term care and hospice. ...

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Senate to debate Indian Health Care Improvement

2008-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Senate convenes today to consider S.1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. According to the National Indian Heath Board, the Senate will take up the bill at 11am. The first vote won't take place until about 5:30pm. Sen. Tom. ...

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Indian Health Care Improvement Act

2008-01-21T19:00:00Z

The Senateâ€™s first order of business during this new session is consideration of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200). This act was originally enacted in 1976. It was recently reauthorized in 1992 but has been expired since ...

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White House Statement of Policy on IHCIA - January 22, 2008

2008-01-21T19:00:00Z

However, the Administration has serious concerns with numerous provisions in S. 1200 including an expansion of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements that would violate a longstanding Administration policy. ...

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Sen. Coburn won't hold up Indian health bill

2008-01-20T19:00:00Z

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) says he won't hold up debate on the Health Care Improvement Act. S.1200 goes to the Senate floor tomorrow. Coburn, who has been critical of the bill in the past, plans to introduce several amendments aimed. ...

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Native Americans and Federal Native Policy: A Conversation With ...

2008-01-20T19:00:00Z

Reauthorizing of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 (S.1200), or IHCIA, would update and enhance the care that Indian Health Services and Tribal Organizations are able to provide. IHCIA would provide resources for the social ...

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Pro-Life Amendment Timely On Roe v. Wade Anniversary

2008-01-20T19:00:00Z

David Vitter (R-LA) intends to offer an amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) to codify a longstanding policy to bar federal funding of abortion with Indian Health Services (IHS) funds, except to save the life of ...

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Take action: 2 million Native Americans deserve better health care

2008-01-19T19:00:00Z

S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

2008-01-18T19:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.

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Urge Senators to Vote Yes on Indian Health Care

2008-01-17T19:00:00Z

Please contact your senators and urge them to vote for final passage of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200) next Tuesday. Ask them to let you know how they voted. Ask them to oppose all amendments that would weaken the ...

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Help Pass Indian Health Care Legislation

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

I am writing to urge you to support the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200). The vote will likely take place next Tuesday, and I encourage you to vote to enact this important piece of legislation that will help this country ...

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Urge Senators to Deliver Quality Indian Health Care

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

Ask your senators to vote YES for S. 1200 and for cloture and to vote against any amendments, in order to permit an up or down vote on reauthorizing the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Background: The Indian Health Care Improvement ...

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IHCIA Call to Action - January 17, 2008

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

State that you are a constituent â€“ leave your name and city/town/Tribe; State that you want the Senator to vote for S. 1200; Ask the Senator to make a Floor statement in support of the IHCIA; Ask the Senator to VOTE YES ON S. ...

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Senate expected to vote on Indian Health Care Act

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

The National Congress of American Indians and the National Indian Health Board are gearing up for action next week on the Indian Health Care improvement Act. The Senate is expected to take up S.1200 on Tuesday, January 22. Debate and...

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Indian Health Care Improvement Act Up For Vote in US Senate

2008-01-16T19:00:00Z

Please call your respective United States Senator to ask him or her to vote for the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200), which according to the Senate Calendar will come up for consideration on Tuesday, January 22. ...

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Urge Senators to Deliver Quality Indian Health Care

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

Senators will vote January 22 on reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S. 1200).This bill lays the foundation for program change and addresses health crises such as diabetes, youth suicide, and drug addiction that ...

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native american new from FCNL

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

For those too old to trick or treat, work your magic to influence Congress to vote to reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (S.1200). * Bills S. 1200 and HR 1328 will be voted on soon. * Use FCNL's easy system to ...

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Urgent Message from National Right to Life

2007-10-28T20:00:00Z

The Senate is expected to take up S. 1200, a bill to make extensive changes to the laws governing federal health programs for American Indians, which are administered by the Indian Health Service. Some years ago, federal Indian Health ...

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NRLC Alert: Senate to Vote on Abortion Funding

2007-10-25T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON (October 25, 2007) -- Sometime within the near future -- possibly as early as the week of October 29 -- the US Senate may take up S. 1200, a bill to make extensive changes to the laws governing federal health programs for ...

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IHCIA delayed but could come up next week

2007-10-25T20:00:00Z

The long-delayed Indian Health Care Improvement Act could finally come up for a Senate vote next week, National Congress of American Indians executive director Jackie Johnson said on Thursday. S.1200 was placed on the Senate's ...

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Indian health bill to Senate floor next week?

2007-10-25T20:00:00Z

S.1200 was placed on the Senateâ€™s legislative calendar after being reported out by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Supporters of hoped the bill would be finally see floor debate this week but that didnâ€™t happen. ...

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CALL TO ACTION: IHCIA Going to Senate Floor!

2007-10-18T20:00:00Z

The Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 (IHCIA), Senate Bill S. 1200, is moving to the floor of the Senate! To ensure Congress understands the strong support of Indian Country for the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care ...

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S. 1200, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

2007-09-11T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 10, 2007.

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Call to Action - Rally for American Indian Health

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

The rally is timed to build momentum for the passage of S.1200 â€“ the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization bill. Anyone interested in attending should plan to do so. This Rally for American Indian Health is a joint effort ...

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IHCIA CALL TO ACTION!

2007-07-24T20:00:00Z

THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PASS THE LONG OVERDUE IHCIA THROUGH THE US SENATE, AND WE NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION AND ASK YOUR SENATORS TO SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE S.1200 AS PART OF SCHIP. Emails, faxes, and phone calls to your Senator ...

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NIHB Legislative Update - IHCIA S. 1200 Moves to Senate Finance ...

2007-07-07T20:00:00Z

Said bilbo as commensurate these in these wild the wild was who was always, poor, belladonna i can, you can catch a was a rushing. All, dead silence whole, proper soul why yes to rinse his legs-or his his support. ...

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S. 1200, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

2007-06-07T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 10, 2007.

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NIHB Legislative Update - IHCIA S. 1200 Moves to Senate Finance ...

2007-05-19T20:00:00Z

Coburn then went through a litany of statistics about preventable diseases and conditions that plague Indian Country, such as only 71 percent of Indian women get pre-natal care, as compared to 85 percent of the general population; . ...

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NIHB Legislative Update - IHCIA S. 1200 Moves to Senate Finance ...

2007-05-09T20:00:00Z

The Coburn amendment would have required 85 percent of Indian Health Service funding to be used for direct health care services and 15 percent for administrative costs. This is consistent with Senator Coburn’s remarks that "the system . ...

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NIHB Legislative Update - IHCIA S. 1200 Moves to Senate Finance ...

2007-05-09T20:00:00Z

Indian Health Care Improvement Act Bill (S. 1200) Moves to Senate Finance Committee: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Favorably Reports Out IHCIA Reauthorization Bill. This morning the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approved the ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1200, The Indian Health Care Improvement ...

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

US Congress: S. 1200, The Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1200, The Indian Health Care Improvement ...

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

US Congress: S. 1200, The Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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S.1200

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act.

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S.1200: Indian Health Care Improvement Act ... - OpenCongress

2007-04-23T01:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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S.1200: Indian Health Care Improvement Act ... - OpenCongress

2007-04-23T01:00:00Z

Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007.

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S. 1200, A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ...

2007-04-22T20:00:00Z

S. 1200 would amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend the Act....

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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 1200: A bill to amend the Indian ...

2007-04-22T20:00:00Z

Sen. Byron Dorgan [D-ND] introduced this bill. [This event matched these monitors: Introduced Legislation ]

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