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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>H.R.6216: To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : House Judiciary - Major... </name>
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Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. S.74 Permanent Marriage Pe... 2 &amp;middot; S.64 S.64. 2 &amp;middot; S.34 Broadcaster Freedom A... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Contin. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6216/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Has San Francisco Stopped Paying Unemployment Benefits | Tier 5 ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Deployment of quality assurance to cover the subsidized private bill [HR 3930 was proposed] in Congress, after obtaining the approval by the Los Angeles Los Angeles Times November 8, 2009, you can simply stop payment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ul7po6obw.shvejk.com/post/has-california-stopped-paying-unemployment-benefits-xabfw28ie/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Irs Stimulus Payment Faq | Economic Stimulus Payment | Payment ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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United States House of Representatives - click here for links to email and phone numbers of Democratic and Republican House of Representatives from your area. Ask them to VOTE YES FOR H.R. 3930 to extend COBRA Premium Reductions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://payment.allabortloans.com/irs-stimulus-payment-faq&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Buy Online, No RX (Prescription) Required! &#187; Nexium no prescription</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8015173</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lindsay Olson </name>
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Nexium no prescription, A bill in the House of Representatives (HR 3930) would extend the subsidy. Here are some details: First, nexium no prescription, it extends by 6 months&#8211; from 9 to 15 months&#8211; the total allowable time an unemployed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lindsayolson.com/?p=2559&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4437: HIRING Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Bills, People, Issues. H.R.4213 Unemployment Compensa... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.3962 Affordable Health Car... 2 &amp;middot; S.1699 Unemployment Compensa... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Contin... 2 &amp;middot; H.R.3966 To amend the American... 2 &amp;middot; Rep. Mille&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4437/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Reduction Extended? - DFW Area Moms</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I heard they were introducing it (bill HR 3930) to start in January. http://cobracontrol.com/2009/11/03/c...ll-introduced/ I don&amp;#39;t see where it passed, but I had read that it was expected to pass with no problems. I&amp;#39;ll keep looking! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dfwareamoms.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133044&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Employment Law 2009 in Review... and a Look Forward Newsletter Article</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7210469</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Extending the number of months of COBRA premium assistance for those currently eligible and making the subsidy available to people laid off through June 30, 2010, were proposed in the House (H.R. 3930) and Senate (S. 2730). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lorman.com/newsletters/article.php?article_id=1425&amp;amp;newsletter_id=302&amp;amp;category_id=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Employment Law 2009 in Review... and a Look Forward : HR Training ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/7063122</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Extending the number of months of COBRA premium assistance for those currently eligible and making the subsidy available to people laid off through June 30, 2010, were proposed in the House (H.R. 3930) and Senate (S. 2730). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrresource.com/articles/view.php?article_id=1704&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The End of COBRA Subsidy As We Know It (Or Is It?) | HRM Today</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/8285064</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Joe Sestak, sponsor of H.R. 3930 &#8211; Congress&amp;#39; version of this bill. I wasn&amp;#39;t aware of the DoD bill, or ht Jobs for Main Street bill either (is this the Senate version?). I&amp;#39;m one of those who was taking advantage of the 65% subsidy from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrmtoday.com/human-capital/employee-benefits/the-end-of-cobra-subsidy-as-we-know-it-or-is-it/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%253A+HRMToday+(HRM+Today+-+Featured+Stories)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The End of COBRA Subsidy As We Know It (Or Is It?) | HRM Today</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/8109927</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Joe Sestak, sponsor of H.R. 3930 &#8211; Congress&amp;#39; version of this bill. I wasn&amp;#39;t aware of the DoD bill, or ht Jobs for Main Street bill either (is this the Senate version?). I&amp;#39;m one of those who was taking advantage of the 65% subsidy from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrmtoday.com/human-capital/employee-benefits/the-end-of-cobra-subsidy-as-we-know-it-or-is-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The End of COBRA Subsidy As We Know It (Or Is It?) | HRM Today</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The good news is that the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930) was introduced to the House by Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania). From The Employment Law Post: According to Sestak, the new subsidy would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.hrmtoday.com/benefits/the-end-of-cobra-subsidy-as-we-know-it-or-is-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Proposed COBRA Changes : Health Care Law Reform</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6951810</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The reform bill would not extend the 65 percent COBRA subsidy program that is scheduled to sunset December 31, 2009, although other legislation pending in the House (H.R. 3930) and Senate (S. 2730) would extend and expand this subsidy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthcarelawreform.com/2009/12/articles/employee-benefits/proposed-cobra-changes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>End of COBRA Subsidy As We Know It</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6930992</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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As part of President Obama&amp;#39;s stimulus plan, ARRA (American Reinvestment and Recovery Act), employees who lost their jobs through no fault of their own were given COBRA assistance to the tune of 65% of the premium so long as their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hrlori.com/end-of-cobra-subsidy-as-we-know-it/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cobra Subsidy Extensions and Unemployment... | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7581484</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Dec 17, 2009 HR 3930, S 2730, S 4183 are now mute. No exact details available. What exactly the benefits are or how long these extensions will last.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948900&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jackson Lewis - Employment Law 2009 in Review... and a Look Forward</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7028924</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Extending the number of months of COBRA premium assistance for those currently eligible and making the subsidy available to people laid off through June 30, 2010, were proposed in the House (H.R. 3930) and Senate (S. 2730). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonlewis.com/legalupdates/article.cfm?aid=1929&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cobra Subsidy Extensions and Unemployment Extensions ARE attached ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6969376</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3930, S 2730, S 4183 are now mute. No exact details available. What exactly the benefits are or how long these extensions will last remains to be seen. Details will be coming soon, however. . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948900&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697253058&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4183: Helping Unemployed Workers Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6967914</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra Extension HR 4183 ... HR 3930 Although Mr. Brown clearly states COBRA extension is a temporary solution, he has taken the step of calling for it&amp;#39;s immediate passage because on . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4183/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cobra Subsidy Extensions and Unemployment Extensions ARE attached ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3930, S 2730, S 4183 are now mute. No exact details available. What exactly the benefits are or how long these extensions will last remains to be seen. Details will be coming soon, however. . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948900&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697243752&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Joe Sestak: Losing Health Care: Families on the Brink</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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We must extend this assistance and a bill I have sponsored in the House (HR 3930) would provide the 65 percent subsidy for six more months (up to 15), and allow those laid off in the first six months of 2010 to qualify as well. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-joe-sestak/losing-health-care-famili_b_392765.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7070364</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Sponsor list Stops Growing! Have they Forgotten us? S 2730 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009, Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] S 2730 . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930... | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7022314</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>recession tips </name>
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Dec 14, 2009 Sponsor list Stops Growing! Have they Forgotten us? S 2730 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidy Expiring</title>
    <link href="http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2009/12/14/cobra-subsidy/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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There have been a few bills in Congress to extend the subsidy (Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930) and COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act (S. 2730)) but they do not seem to be moving forward. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.compliancebuilding.com/2009/12/14/cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6957234</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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Sponsor list Stops Growing! Have they Forgotten us? S 2730 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009, Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] S 2730 . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>An Update on the COBRA Subsidy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-12:/commentary/6957237</id>
    <updated>2009-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SMART UNEMPLOYMENT &#187; Blog </name>
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HR 3930 &#8211; Proposed by Representative Joe Sestak in the House of Representatives, this bill would provide the following: An additional six months of COBRA subsidies for current recipients; 15 months of COBRA premium subsidies for workers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smartunemployment.com/2009/an-update-on-the-cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3930 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging for action from Joe ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/9215792</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>recession tips </name>
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When I returned my RSVP re: The event Sat. (prior Post) this came back, requesting further action to move this legislation along. He names committee members to call, phone numbers and . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697253058&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3930 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging... | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/8030837</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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Dec 13, 2009 When I returned my RSVP re: The event Sat. (prior Post) this came back, requesting further action to move this legislation along.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943698&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3930 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging... | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Dec 13, 2009 When I returned my RSVP re: The event Sat. (prior Post) this came back, requesting further action to move this legislation along.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943698&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3930 Cobra Subsidy Another letter begging for action from Joe ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics and Social Justice </name>
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When I returned my RSVP re: The event Sat. (prior Post) this came back, requesting further action to move this legislation along. He names committee members to call, phone numbers and . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943698&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697239371&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Coping With the Costs of Cobra - Well Blog - NYTimes.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6931297</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Well </name>
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H.R. 3930 H.R. 3966. S. 2730. I advise all that are have Cobra concerns to. 1) Get on the phone and call/email their state representative in the house and senate. 2) Call the following chairs: Chairman Rangel (Ways and Means), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/11/coping-with-the-costs-of-cobra/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cobra Subsidy Call to Action A letter From Rep. Sestak HR 3930 IF ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/7070365</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>politics and international news </name>
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I wrote Congressman Sestak, as many probably did, and thanked him for introducing HR 3930. I urged him to help us by pushing it forward. Now he needs help! If you are in the Philadelphia . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942066&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241801&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cobra Subsidy Call to Action A letter From Rep. Sestak HR 3930 IF ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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I wrote Congressman Sestak, as many probably did, and thanked him for introducing HR 3930. I urged him to help us by pushing it forward. Now he needs help! If you are in the Philadelphia . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942066&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Here&amp;#39;s the latest scoop on COBRA subsidy | HRMorning.com | Your ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6920972</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... i can keep track on c-span ?? thanks ronda also could this be forwarded to all members of the house&#8230;we need this approved as soon as possible&#8230; help!!!! Christian Schappel Says: December 10th, 2009 at 10:05 am. House Bill (H.R. 3930) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrmorning.com/heres-the-latest-scoop-on-cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Health Reform Talk: Financial Woes Ahead For Unemployed As COBRA ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6888552</id>
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      <name>Health Reform Talk </name>
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H.R. 3930, introduced by Rep. Joe Sestak ( Pa. ), also would extend the period of eligibility for COBRA premium assistance through June 30, 2010. In addition, H.R. 3930 would make the following changes: Extend the duration of 18-month ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://healthcare-legislation.blogspot.com/2009/12/financial-woes-ahead-for-unemployed-as.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidy May Be Extended Before Year End</title>
    <link href="http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/e3e3a811-2b02-4104-8498-c8693acaeb10/COBRASubsidyMayBeExtendedBeforeYearEnd.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6889417</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Two bills were recently introduced in the House of Representatives (H.R. 3930 and H.R. 3966), and one bill was recently introduced in the Senate (S. 2730). While H.R. 3966 simply extends the current nine-month subsidy program for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/e3e3a811-2b02-4104-8498-c8693acaeb10/COBRASubsidyMayBeExtendedBeforeYearEnd.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What Happened to S.1488 COBRA Extension Act of 2009? &#171; GroundUp CT</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/7417420</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GroundUp CT </name>
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Would have been really wonderful if H.R. 3930 which includes an extension of traditional Cobra Benefits; without the premium assistances. Although if passed I would have gotten three months of reduced premiums from April through June ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://groundupct.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/what-happened-to-s-1488-cobra-extension-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>EBSA Provides Additional Guidance on COBRA Subsidy Under ARRA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com/2009/12/articles/employee-benefits/ebsa-provides-additional-guidance-on-cobra-subsidy-under-arra/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/7023413</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Washington DC Employment Law Update </name>
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although this bill, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930), would keep the subsidy at 65 percent. COBRA extension could also be included in a new jobs bill package under consideration, however, final action ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com/2009/12/articles/employee-benefits/ebsa-provides-additional-guidance-on-cobra-subsidy-under-arra/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA EXTENTION Sponsor list grows | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6955798</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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More by Char H. Cobra Subsidy Call to Action A letter From Rep. Sestak HR 3930 IF YOU ARE IN PHILADELPHIA PLEASE GO, I CAN&amp;#39;T! COBRA EXTENTION Supported By President Obama &amp;middot; S 2730 COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENTION IS ALIVE AND WELL! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977931725&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENTION IS ALIVE AND WELL! | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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S 2730 and Don&amp;#39;t Forget HR 3930. Expand Tags: cobra, news, extension, subsidy, laws, politics, bills, health care. Expand To Groups: Global Warming and Climate Change, recession tips, Obamanation: Passing of the Torch, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930195&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What are you doing about the COBRA subsidy</title>
    <link href="http://managingbusinessrisk.net/2009/12/03/what-are-you-doing-about-the-cobra-subsidy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6885581</id>
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      <name>Managing Business Risk </name>
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... are actually have been referred to committee and are currently waiting for approval before moving towards approval. This may actually take a bit more time than was anticipated. The House version is HR 3930 and the Senate is S.2730.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://managingbusinessrisk.net/2009/12/03/what-are-you-doing-about-the-cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nine Million People Could Lose Their Health Insurance Unless ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiapolicywatch.org/2009/12/03/nine-million-people-could-lose-their-health-insurance-unless-congress-acts-now/#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed" rel="alternate"/>
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HR 3930, sponsored by Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Penn., was introduced Oct. 26 and referred to several House committees. Here are the major points: Extends the maximum length of federal COBRA benefits from 18 months to 24 months (in California ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiapolicywatch.org/2009/12/03/nine-million-people-could-lose-their-health-insurance-unless-congress-acts-now/#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidy Likely To Expand - Proposed Legislation Would Extend ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huntonlaborblog.com/2009/12/articles/new-legislation/cobra-subsidy-likely-to-expand-proposed-legislation-would-extend-and-expand-subsidy-for-former-employees/" rel="alternate"/>
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The &#8220;Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009,&#8221; House bill (HR 3930), was introduced on October 23 by Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pa). It would extend for six months the maximum COBRA period for individuals whose coverage was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntonlaborblog.com/2009/12/articles/new-legislation/cobra-subsidy-likely-to-expand-proposed-legislation-would-extend-and-expand-subsidy-for-former-employees/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Capital Checkup | Sibson Consulting</title>
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4: Information about these bills, S. 2730 and H.R. 3930, is available on THOMAS, the Library of Congress Web site. (To return to the Capital Checkup text, click here.) Capital Checkup is Sibson Consulting&amp;#39;s periodic electronic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sibson.com/publications-and-resources/capital-checkup/?id=1364&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA subsidy saves jobless Californians $720</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
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Two bills -- HR 3930 and S. 2730 -- would extend the subsidy until next June. (The Senate bill also would increase the subsidy from 65% to 75% of the total premium.) A third bill, HR 3966 would allow workers laid off between this coming ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/12/02/cobra-subsidy-saves-jobless-californians-720/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidy Begins Its End (December 2, 2009)</title>
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      <name>Public Policy Perceptions </name>
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COBRA Subsidy Begins Its End. December 2, 2009 &#8212;Yesterday marked the beginning of the end of the COBRA subsidy contained in the stimulus bill passed in March. Assistance eligible individuals who began receiving the subsidy the first day ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldatwork.org/waw/adimLink?id=35728&amp;amp;rssaccess=cwblog-rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FDL News Desk &#187; No Shortage Of Progressive Policies To Create Jobs ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6884480</id>
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Sherrod Brown has introduced S. 2730 to extend the COBRA subsidies another 6 months. A similar bill, HR 3930, was introduced by Joe Sestak in the House. Please call your Reps in both houses and tell them you support these efforts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firedoglake.com/?p=53837&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FDL News Desk &#187; No Shortage Of Progressive Policies To Create Jobs ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6846674</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Firedoglake </name>
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Sherrod Brown has introduced S. 2730 to extend the COBRA subsidies another 6 months. A similar bill, HR 3930, was introduced by Joe Sestak in the House. Please call your Reps in both houses and tell them you support these efforts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.firedoglake.com/2009/12/01/no-shortage-of-progressive-policies-to-create-jobs-and-lower-deficit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>FDL News Desk &#187; No Shortage Of Progressive Policies To Create Jobs ...</title>
    <link href="http://firedoglake.com/2009/12/01/no-shortage-of-progressive-policies-to-create-jobs-and-lower-deficit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6834240</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Firedoglake </name>
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Sherrod Brown has introduced S. 2730 to extend the COBRA subsidies another 6 months. A similar bill, HR 3930, was introduced by Joe Sestak in the House. Please call your Reps in both houses and tell them you support these efforts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://firedoglake.com/2009/12/01/no-shortage-of-progressive-policies-to-create-jobs-and-lower-deficit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/users/logout/?referer=%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fcobra-subsidies-begin-exp_n_374745.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/9117918</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I am working with both the House Education and Labor Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee and am hopeful that House and Senate leadership will take action and bring H.R. 3930 to the floor for a vote before COBRA expires for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/users/logout/?referer=%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fcobra-subsidies-begin-exp_n_374745.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Subsidies Begin Expiring For The Unemployed</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/30/cobra-subsidies-begin-exp_n_374745.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6838447</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Health on The Huffington Post </name>
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I introduced H.R. 3930 to build on the provisions of the Stimulus bill because millions of Americans are still feeling the very real effects of this economic crisis. I believe we must not allow these critical benefits for unemployed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/30/cobra-subsidies-begin-exp_n_374745.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Int&amp;#39;l ProInsurance Services: Important COBRA Alert</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Int'l ProInsurance Services </name>
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The House has a similar bill (Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930)), currently under review by House Ways and Means, as well as the House Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://proinsuranceca.blogspot.com/2009/11/important-cobra-alert.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Laws That Impact Business: Napa considers pot dispensaries; COBRA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/17032/laws-that-impact-business-napa-considers-pot-dispensaries-cobra-subsidy-may-be-extended/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826799</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Bay Business Journal </name>
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31, but the three bills known as HR 3930, HR 3966 and SB 2730 would extend program eligibility to halfway through 2010. Depending on if and which bill passes, the discount could be increased to 75 percent and be provided for up to 15 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/17032/laws-that-impact-business-napa-considers-pot-dispensaries-cobra-subsidy-may-be-extended/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Double-dip red Friday, non-stimuli and government jobs-only summits</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2009/11/27/non-stimuli-double-dip-red-black-friday-and-a-jobs-summit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6816963</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>gamecock&amp;#39;s blog </name>
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Unemployment comp has been extended, but I urge all to support HR 3930, introduced by Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa., on extending COBRA. We also favored a massive public works program to put people to work IN 2009! But instead, we got a puny ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2009/11/27/non-stimuli-double-dip-red-black-friday-and-a-jobs-summit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Took No Action on COBRA Subsidy Extension Bill before ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentattorneyservices.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/congress-took-no-action-on-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill-before-thanksgiving-break/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-25:/commentary/6802236</id>
    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Attorney Services: Blog </name>
    </author>
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The two bills, HR 3930 and S. 2730, aim to extend the subsidy to about 15 months with the latter even proposing to increase the subsidy to 75% from the original 65%. However, Congress left on Thanksgiving break without any progress on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentattorneyservices.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/congress-took-no-action-on-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill-before-thanksgiving-break/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hakyo&amp;#39;s Test: tuesday</title>
    <link href="http://hakyotest.blogspot.com/2009/11/tuesday_24.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6782727</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hakyo's Test </name>
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The two bills, HR 3930 and S. 2730, aim to extend the subsidy to about 15 months with the latter even proposing to increase the subsidy to 75% from the original 65%. However, Congress left on Thanksgiving break without any progress on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hakyotest.blogspot.com/2009/11/tuesday_24.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Strategic HR Lawyer: Proposal to Extend ARRA&amp;#39;s COBRA Subsidy</title>
    <link href="http://www.strategichrlawyer.com/weblog/2009/11/proposal_to_ext.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6824720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Strategic HR Lawyer </name>
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ARRA would be amended to extend the 65% subsidy until June 30, 2010, and the subsidy would end the earlier of up to 15 months or until December 31, 2010. Follow this link to: H.R. 3930: Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.strategichrlawyer.com/weblog/2009/11/proposal_to_ext.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Extension Efforts Underway</title>
    <link href="http://www.beeguildnow.org/?p=443" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6800179</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Joe Sestak, (D-Penn), the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930 ( http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3930 )), would extend the current 65% government subsidy from nine months to 15 months, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beeguildnow.org/?p=443&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No action on COBRA subsidy until December</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/24/no-action-on-cobra-subsidy-until-december/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6800178</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
    </author>
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Sestak&amp;#39;s bill is HR 3930. Separate Senate legislation, S. 2730, was introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Robert Casey, D-Penn. Both of these bills would allow people to get the COBRA subsidy for up to 15 months (up from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/24/no-action-on-cobra-subsidy-until-december/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Extensions Possible Twist? &#171; Health and Wellness as a ...</title>
    <link href="http://jsbradley.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/cobra-extensions-possible-twist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6824721</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health and Wellness as a Business Strategy </name>
    </author>
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The proposed legislation &#8211; S.2730 in the Senate and HR. 3930 in the House &#8211; would continue COBRA healthcare coverage for another six months for those who have been laid off and their families. The twist is that the subsidy would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jsbradley.wordpress.com/2009/11/23/cobra-extensions-possible-twist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cobra Health Insurance subsidy extension... it is needed to keep ...</title>
    <link href="http://kleinbottles.posterous.com/cobra-health-insurance-subsidy-extension-it-i" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6790007</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bruce&amp;#39;s posterous </name>
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What is going on with HR 3930, the bill introduced by Joe Sestak October 26th, to extend the COBRA subsidy. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h3930: Unfortunately, I haven&amp;#39;t seen any activity in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kleinbottles.posterous.com/cobra-health-insurance-subsidy-extension-it-i&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Subsidy Extension?: eHealthInsurance Launches COBRA Subsidy ...</title>
    <link href="http://news.ehealthinsurance.com/pr/ehi/cobra-subsidy-extension-ehealthinsurance-149135.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6794980</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eHealth: Newsroom </name>
    </author>
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There are bills that have been introduced to address an extension for the COBRA subsidy in the House of Representatives and the Senate, including House Bill HR 3930(2) and 3966(3) and Senate Bill S. 2730(4). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.ehealthinsurance.com/pr/ehi/cobra-subsidy-extension-ehealthinsurance-149135.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposed ARRA COBRA Extension Has Employers Scrambling - Press Release</title>
    <link href="https://www.ereleases.com/pr/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling-28548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/10084961</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eReleases Press Release Headlines </name>
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19, 2009 &#8212; Legislation to extend and enhance the COBRA subsidy was introduced last week in the Senate (S.2730) and the week before in the House of Representatives (HR. 3930). This proposed legislation will continue COBRA health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ereleases.com/pr/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling-28548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced to Extend COBRA Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://coastcca.com/news/bill-introduced-to-extend-cobra-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/8723749</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coast Community College Association </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sestak&amp;#39;s House Resolution (H.R.) 3930, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009, would: Extend the eligibility period and maximum assistance period for COBRA premium assistance under ARRA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coastcca.com/news/bill-introduced-to-extend-cobra-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Possible COBRA extension has a &amp;#39;twist&amp;#39; | Healthcare Finance News</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/possible-cobra-extension-has-twist" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740794</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from healthcarefinancenews.com </name>
    </author>
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The proposed legislation &#8211; S.2730 in the Senate and HR. 3930 in the House &#8211; would continue COBRA healthcare coverage for another six months for those who have been laid off and their families. &#8220;Though this is a great help for Americans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/possible-cobra-extension-has-twist&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposed ARRA COBRA Extension Has Employers Scrambling | SEO Press ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.seopressreleases.com/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling/5268" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740793</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SEO Press Releases&#8482; </name>
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Mission, KS, November 19, 2009 &#8212; Legislation to extend and enhance the COBRA subsidy was introduced last week in the Senate (S.2730) and the week before in the House of Representatives (HR. 3930). This proposed legislation will continue ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seopressreleases.com/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling/5268&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced to Extend COBRA Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://coastcca.com/wp/2009/11/19/bill-introduced-to-extend-cobra-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6737599</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coast Community College Association </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sestak&amp;#39;s House Resolution (H.R.) 3930, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009, would: Extend the eligibility period and maximum assistance period for COBRA premium assistance under ARRA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coastcca.com/wp/2009/11/19/bill-introduced-to-extend-cobra-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposed ARRA COBRA Extension Has Employers Scrambling - Press Release</title>
    <link href="http://www.ereleases.com/pr/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling-28548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6735271</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eReleases Press Release Headlines </name>
    </author>
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19, 2009 &#8212; Legislation to extend and enhance the COBRA subsidy was introduced last week in the Senate (S.2730) and the week before in the House of Representatives (HR. 3930). This proposed legislation will continue COBRA health care ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ereleases.com/pr/proposed-arra-cobra-extension-employers-scrambling-28548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New bills would extend COBRA subsidy - Handling Hard Times : The ...</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-bills-would-extend-cobra-subsidy/21795/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/7684850</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Unlike HR 3930, HR 3966 does not extend the length of the subsidy from 9 months to 15 months, nor does it extend traditional COBRA coverage from 18 months to 24 months. Carlos says: November 19, 2009 at 8:18 am ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-bills-would-extend-cobra-subsidy/21795/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New bills would extend COBRA subsidy - Handling Hard Times : The ...</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-bills-would-extend-cobra-subsidy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6737598</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
    </author>
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HR 3966 is much more limited and would only extend the COBRA subsidy for involuntary terminations and loss of coverage occurring through June 30, 2010. Unlike HR 3930, HR 3966 does not extend the length of the subsidy from 9 months to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/11/18/new-bills-would-extend-cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What&amp;#39;s Up With the COBRA Subsidy?</title>
    <link href="http://humanresources.about.com/b/2009/11/18/whats-up-cobra-subsidy.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6737461</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Human Resources </name>
    </author>
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HR. 3930, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009, was introduced on October 28, 2009 by Sponsor: Representative Joe Sestak (D-PA). In the latest action taken in Congress on October 26th, the Act was referred to House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://humanresources.about.com/b/2009/11/18/whats-up-cobra-subsidy.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COBRA S. 2730 SUBSIDY DEAD? or n-o-t... A... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905695" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6768524</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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I care as well - if this bill (or H.R. 3930 in House) does not pass, I&amp;#39;ll opt to cancel my Cobra as the outrageous premiums are not within my budget - unless Char H. wishes to help out? I emailed all of my representatives and the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905695&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Proposed Extension of COBRA Subsidy &#171; Kptethicscompliance</title>
    <link href="http://kptethicscompliance.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/proposed-extension-of-cobra-subsidy/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6719608</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kptethicscompliance </name>
    </author>
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A week earlier on October 28, Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930). The proposed bill would extend the original subsidy created by the American Recovery ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kptethicscompliance.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/proposed-extension-of-cobra-subsidy/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Petition Congress to extend ARRA COBRA benefits for 2010! - The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/petition-congress-to-extend-arra-cobra-benefits-for-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6767810</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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I would encourage passage of H.R.3930 to extend the Cobra subsidy. Not being able to find a job, paying full Cobra would be very difficult to pay out of unemployment benefits. This Cobra ARRA Extension has been a God send. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/petition-congress-to-extend-arra-cobra-benefits-for-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lindsay Olson &#187; Federal COBRA Subsidy News</title>
    <link href="http://lindsayolson.com/federal-cobra-subsidy-news/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6711412</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lindsay Olson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A bill in the House of Representatives (HR 3930) would extend the subsidy. Here are some details: First, it extends by 6 months&#8211; from 9 to 15 months&#8211; the total allowable time an unemployed worker can receive COBRA premium assistance. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lindsayolson.com/federal-cobra-subsidy-news/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Premium Reduction Extensions Possible with Senate Bill 2730 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicaldebateshow.com/cobra-premium-reduction-extensions-possible-with-senate-bill-2730/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6702318</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Debate Show </name>
    </author>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced a similar bill, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930), in the House on October 26, 2009. The Senate bill, if passed, would do the following three ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicaldebateshow.com/cobra-premium-reduction-extensions-possible-with-senate-bill-2730/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bills Introduced to Extend COBRA Subsidy, Length | PC Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.personnelconcepts.com/pcblog/2009/11/13/bills-introduced-to-extend-cobra-subsidy-length/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6689325</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PC Blog </name>
    </author>
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Both HR 3930 and HR 3966 embrace the new cut-off date but approach matters a bit differently. HR 3966 retains the current COBRA coverage of 18 months, while HR 3930 allows for 24 months for individuals terminated by Dec. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.personnelconcepts.com/pcblog/2009/11/13/bills-introduced-to-extend-cobra-subsidy-length/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rick Sanchez: Blog Archive - Following the money: health care ...</title>
    <link href="http://ricksanchez.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/11/following-the-money-on-health-care/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6756479</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rick Sanchez </name>
    </author>
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We&amp;#39;re following the money again, something we promised we&amp;#39;d do on our show, your national conversation. This time, we&amp;#39;re looking at how much the health care companies and the insurance industry, who don&amp;#39;t want reform, have given our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ricksanchez.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/11/following-the-money-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Introduces COBRA Subsidy Expansion Bills</title>
    <link href="http://jsbradley.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/congress-introduces-cobra-subsidy-expansion-bills/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6677222</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health and Wellness as a Business Strategy </name>
    </author>
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However, the larger bill is HR 3930, and includes the following provisions: Qualifying events with the 18-month COBRA period would be extended to 24 months for any termination of employment (voluntary or involuntary) or reduction of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jsbradley.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/congress-introduces-cobra-subsidy-expansion-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Subsidy toe Be Extended &#171; BBI Benefits Blog</title>
    <link href="http://blog.group-insurance-guide.com/2009/11/11/cobra-subsidy-toe-be-extended/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6668207</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BBI Benefits Blog </name>
    </author>
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A new House bill, HR 3930, would extend the length of time of the subsidy from 9 months to 15, and will also extend the layoff period from 12/31/09 out to JUNE 30, 2010. It&amp;#39;s been a pretty effective bill, purely from the standpoint of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.group-insurance-guide.com/2009/11/11/cobra-subsidy-toe-be-extended/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Workplace Horizons - WorkplaceHorizons.com - Legislation to Expand ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.workplacehorizons.com/home/2009/11/10/legislation-to-expand-cobra-coverage-and-arra-subsidy-introd.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6677223</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorkplaceHorizons.com </name>
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Under H.R. 3930, individuals who are involuntarily terminated between April 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 would be entitled to continue group health benefits under COBRA for a period of 24 months. Currently, such individuals can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workplacehorizons.com/home/2009/11/10/legislation-to-expand-cobra-coverage-and-arra-subsidy-introd.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senators Introduce Another COBRA Subsidy Extension Bill &#8249; Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.hrhero.com/hrnews/2009/11/06/senators-introduce-another-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8820844</id>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced a similar bill, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930), last week in the U.S. House of Representatives. ====================================== ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.hrhero.com/hrnews/2009/11/06/senators-introduce-another-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8080239</id>
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Thank goodness! And now if we could just get HR 3930 going! (The Cobra Extension). reply to this comment. Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather &#187;. Already a member? Sign in &amp;middot; J. Reid Nov 6, 2009, 6:11pm EST ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6645177</id>
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Thank goodness! And now if we could just get HR 3930 going! (The Cobra Extension). reply to this comment. Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather &#187;. Already a member? Sign in &amp;middot; Johnice R. Nov 6, 2009, 6:11pm EST ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senators Introduce Another COBRA Subsidy Extension Bill</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/11/06/senators-introduce-another-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6614367</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources News </name>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced a similar bill, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930), last week in the US House of Representatives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/11/06/senators-introduce-another-cobra-subsidy-extension-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced to Extend COBRA Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://wp.kern.org/finance/?p=1825" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6594877</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Administration &amp; Finance </name>
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Sestak&amp;#39;s House Resolution (H.R.) 3930, the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009, would: Extend the eligibility period and maximum assistance period for COBRA premium assistance under ARRA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wp.kern.org/finance/?p=1825&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Working on COBRA Subsidy Expansion Bills - News ...</title>
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However, the larger bill is HR 3930, and includes the following provisions: - Qualifying events with the 18-month COBRA period would be extended to 24 months for any termination of employment (voluntary or involuntary) or reduction of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.discoverybenefits.com/news.aspx?permalink=401&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA coverage for unemployed may be extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/11/04/cobra-coverage-for-unemployed-may-be-extended/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6594875</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WalletPop Blog </name>
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HR 3930 extends the subsidy especially to those laid off who are still searching for work. It has been a godsend to many families who find the COBRA premiums very expensive. In some states the cost of the premiums are equivalent to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/11/04/cobra-coverage-for-unemployed-may-be-extended/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update on the COBRA Subsidy and When it Will End</title>
    <link href="http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/2009/11/articles/employment-law/update-on-the-cobra-subsidy-and-when-it-will-end/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6594874</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lancaster Law Blog </name>
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Some changes may be effected if the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009, HR 3930, introduced in the House of Representatives on October 26, 2009 and referred to Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/2009/11/articles/employment-law/update-on-the-cobra-subsidy-and-when-it-will-end/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2730, The COBRA Subsidy Extension and ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200521525.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7693440</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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I have been following S2730 and H.R. 3930 for weeks-no movement from our Congress, but my insurance is now $1300 per month effective today. I have gone to www.Opencongress and expressed my support by emailing my Congressman...please ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200521525.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2730, The COBRA Subsidy Extension and ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2730.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7176632</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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I have been following S2730 and H.R. 3930 for weeks-no movement from our Congress, but my insurance is now $1300 per month effective today. I have gone to www.Opencongress and expressed my support by emailing my Congressman...please ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2730.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2730, The COBRA Subsidy Extension and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200521525.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7056532</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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I have been following S2730 and H.R. 3930 for weeks-no movement from our Congress, but my insurance is now $1300 per month effective today. I have gone to www.Opencongress and expressed my support by emailing my Congressman...please ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200521525.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.2730: COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009 - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2730/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6806759</id>
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19 /PRNewswire/ -- Legislation to extend and enhance the COBRA subsidy was introduced last week in the Senate (S.2730) and the week before in the House of Representatives (HR. 3930). This proposed legislation will continue COBRA health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s2730/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2730, The COBRA Subsidy Extension and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2730.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6790008</id>
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From the previous comments, as well as those under HR 3930, this legislation needs immediate passage. Yet, our alleged &amp;quot;representatives&amp;quot; are sitting on their collective -----, and ducking and being totally unresponsive to their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_2730.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Extension Bill Introduced &#171; COBRA Control Services, LLC</title>
    <link href="http://cobracontrol.com/2009/11/03/cobra-extension-bill-introduced/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-PA), a member of the House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee, introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act (H.R. 3930) on October 26, 2009. The measure would amend the American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cobracontrol.com/2009/11/03/cobra-extension-bill-introduced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill to extend COBRA health coverage introduced... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878209" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6711413</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Joe Sestak (D-PA) introduced bill HR 3930 in the House to extend COBRA coverage earlier this week, under the radar amidst everything else dominating the airwaves these days. Here&amp;#39;s hoping that the House can move on this legislation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878209&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GOP blocks unemployment extension vote with... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877766" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6614368</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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H.R. 3930 is the healthcare we need NOW until they finish redesigning the whole system. If unsubsidized, I am going to lose coverage which (in general, not this plan only) I have worked and kept almost totally undisrupted my entire life ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877766&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill to extend COBRA health coverage introduced... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878209&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6573646</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Joe Sestak (D-PA) introduced bill HR 3930 in the House to extend COBRA coverage earlier this week, under the radar amidst everything else dominating the airwaves these days. Here&amp;#39;s hoping that the House can move on this legislation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878209&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>John Ellis CPA at the John Ellis Company: Bill Would Extend COBRA ...</title>
    <link href="http://johnelliscpa.blogspot.com/2009/10/bill-would-extend-cobra-coverage-by-six.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6529581</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>John Ellis CPA at the John Ellis Company </name>
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Thursday, October 29, 2009. Bill Would Extend COBRA Coverage by Six Months. The Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930) has been introduced to extend by six months the maximum COBRA continuation coverage period. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://johnelliscpa.blogspot.com/2009/10/bill-would-extend-cobra-coverage-by-six.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Introduces COBRA Subsidy Extension Legislation &#8249; Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.hrhero.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/8816026</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources News </name>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930) this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The proposed bill would extend the original federal COBRA subsidy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.hrhero.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Introduces COBRA Subsidy Extension Legislation | Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation?TOPIC" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/7693439</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources News </name>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930) this week in the U.S. House of Representatives. The proposed bill would extend the original federal COBRA subsidy ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation?TOPIC&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy in Stimulus Bill - Health Blog - WSJ</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/10/28/should-the-feds-keep-subsidizing-cobra-health-insurance/tab/article/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/7336678</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I hope this helps, go to http://www.govtrack.us type in H.R. 3930 in bill search. THE HOUSE OF EDUCATION AND LABOR, THE HOUSE OF ENERGY AND COMMERCE, and THE HOUSE OF WAYS AND MEANS are sitting on it. EMAIL them and CALL them. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/10/28/should-the-feds-keep-subsidizing-cobra-health-insurance/tab/article/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy in Stimulus Bill - Health Blog - WSJ</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/10/28/should-the-feds-keep-subsidizing-cobra-health-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6740796</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WSJ.com: Health Blog </name>
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I hope this helps, go to http://www.govtrack.us type in H.R. 3930 in bill search. THE HOUSE OF EDUCATION AND LABOR, THE HOUSE OF ENERGY AND COMMERCE, and THE HOUSE OF WAYS AND MEANS are sitting on it. EMAIL them and CALL them. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/10/28/should-the-feds-keep-subsidizing-cobra-health-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3966: To amend the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3966/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6702346</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The smaller of the two bills is HR 3966, which would only extend the ARRA subsidy for involuntary terminations and loss of coverage occurring through June 30, 2010. However, the larger bill is HR 3930, and includes the following . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3966/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CONGRESSMAN INTRODUCES COBRA SUBSIDY EXTENSION LEGISLATION | HUMAN &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://human-resources.businessa7.com/?p=702" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564971</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources </name>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced a Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930) this week in a US House of. &#8230; Wednesday, Oct 28, 2009 - Updated 10:43am CST. HR News Employment Law Post &#8230;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://human-resources.businessa7.com/?p=702&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Introduces COBRA Subsidy Extension Legislation | Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6520340</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources News </name>
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Representative Joe Sestak (D-Pennsylvania) introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930) this week in the US House of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawpost.com/hrnews/2009/10/28/congressman-introduces-cobra-subsidy-extension-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Labor &amp;amp; Employment Wire &#187; Extended COBRA Continuation ...</title>
    <link href="http://washlaborwire.com/2009/10/27/extended-cobra-continuation-protection-act-of-2009-hr-3930/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507422</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 3930) &amp;middot; Obama Announces Intended Nomination of P. David Lopez as EEOC General Counsel &amp;middot; Senate Approves Bill Containing Family and Medical Leave Act Expansions, Sending Bill to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washlaborwire.com/2009/10/27/extended-cobra-continuation-protection-act-of-2009-hr-3930/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3930: Extended COBRA Continuation ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=VEs_T5uaMImH2AXDzt2tCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF9Og5GuLq96cGomQzGwTikoVhaIQ" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-10-25T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QaI-T6KoCPG02AXtm9yjCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeu5IkdAun-3Wv70uP9e_nq_311Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HPo9T4bWKcLy2QXPpK2DCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEM1_OHnzL3ZTn8KNjx47htnt9f2w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=kVQ9T93XLcjq2QXJw5iRAw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEAfSTL93CCgxdenSiIC_NhLhqFSA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=MKg8T77MM4bs2gXrxa3_Bw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGNR6aRSCJKR7C7FBfGhJO0YhtiQg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=SFY7T8zyNqKs2gXz-KnICg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFf629kg3JtJjle3KZJZXO3nU9w7Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bXcvT5DVDsfisQL7z4ScDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEZYDJrRIhWF50xVDLqTfsJaKIe5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=iiYuT6WtL4KL2AWxwNTtDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-U7Lgii5zrw0ctZwWdMNm2eAthg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3930 Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3930/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=0X0tT66IKKeq2QWe6oSSDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE7IBgIuMJMnyrKawpc3VAG9wbkmg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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