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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010</title>
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  <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/63374</id>
  <entry>
    <title>LETTERS: NCT, June 29, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_90a7333c-e850-580d-935a-ca6489fdd39a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8595389</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>North County Times</name>
    </author>
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 Bilbray did not vote on HR 4851, which passed the House and became law. This bill extended until June 2 the filing deadline for people exhausting their ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nctimes.com/news/opinion/letters/article_90a7333c-e850-580d-935a-ca6489fdd39a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health IT ARRA Projects, Funding Moving Forward</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/features/2010/health-it-arra-projects-funding-moving-forward.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8580760</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
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 President Obama signed HR 4851, which included a modified definition to &amp;quot;hospital-based&amp;quot; physician for the Medicaid and Medicare EHR incentive program. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/features/2010/health-it-arra-projects-funding-moving-forward.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARRA Projects Move Ahead for Health IT, Broadband</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/features/2010/arra-projects-move-ahead-for-health-it-broadband.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8500106</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 President Obama signed HR 4851, which included a modified definition to &amp;quot;hospital-based&amp;quot; physician for the Medicaid and Medicare EHRs Incentive Program. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/features/2010/arra-projects-move-ahead-for-health-it-broadband.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMA Takes Issue With Plan To Avert Medicare Reimbursement Cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/19/ama-takes-issue-with-plan-to-avert-medicare-reimbursement-cuts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8335123</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last month, Congress approved a bill (HR 4851) that delayed the 21% payment cut until May 31 (California Healthline, 5/14). A major issue for AMA members is ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/19/ama-takes-issue-with-plan-to-avert-medicare-reimbursement-cuts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will unemployment benefits be extended?</title>
    <link href="http://www.congress.org/news/2010/05/17/will_unemployment_benefits_be_extended" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8335126</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress passed a short-term temporary extension of benefits on April 15 (HR 4851, PL 111-157) after the previous extension of benefits lapsed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congress.org/news/2010/05/17/will_unemployment_benefits_be_extended&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tom Coburn Will Filibuster War Funding Unless It&amp;#39;s Paid For</title>
    <link href="http://fdlaction.firedoglake.com/2010/05/17/tom-coburn-will-filibuster-war-funding-unless-paid-for/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8335124</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Firedoglake (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I appreciate your support for the effort to pay for the $18 billion cost of HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 approved by the Senate earlier ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fdlaction.firedoglake.com/2010/05/17/tom-coburn-will-filibuster-war-funding-unless-paid-for/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can Medicare/Medicaid Patients Trust HR 4851 &amp;quot;The Continuing Extension Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3011238/can_medicaremedicaid_patients_trust.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8335122</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Associated Content</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Such is the existence of HR 4851; &amp;quot;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&amp;quot; This is a bill that could cause some problems for some of us. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3011238/can_medicaremedicaid_patients_trust.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Debate Continues Over Long-Term Changes to Medicare Pay Formulas</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/14/debate-continues-over-longterm-changes-to-medicare-pay-formulas.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8335125</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On April 15, Congress approved legislation (HR 4851) that would temporarily extend unemployment benefits, including subsidies to help purchase COBRA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/14/debate-continues-over-longterm-changes-to-medicare-pay-formulas.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA premium subsidy extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6b405445-f0dc-431f-ad7b-3819618d6e7a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8279595</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 Late last night, President Obama signed into law HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (&#8220;Act&#8221;), extending the eligibility period for the COBRA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6b405445-f0dc-431f-ad7b-3819618d6e7a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Wants to Stop Secret Holds, Not Secret Spending</title>
    <link href="http://beforeitsnews.com/news/40664/Senate_Wants_to_Stop_Secret_Holds,_Not_Secret_Spending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8264418</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Before It&amp;#39;s News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 22, HR 4851, which provided a 30-day extension of Unemployment Insurance, COBRA, physician payments, and other subsidies adding over $9 billion in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beforeitsnews.com/news/40664/Senate_Wants_to_Stop_Secret_Holds,_Not_Secret_Spending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Oncology Reports First Quarter 2010 Operating Results</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/144603110" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8335127</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851) delays the payment reduction until May 31, 2010. We expect additional legislation from Congress will be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/144603110&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Oncology Reports First Quarter 2010 Operating Results</title>
    <link href="http://au.sys-con.com/node/1384437" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8253621</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SYS-CON Media (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851) delays the payment reduction until May 31, 2010. We expect additional legislation from Congress will be ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://au.sys-con.com/node/1384437&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-45498-San-Diego-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m5d5-Long-term-unemployed-still-fighting-to-survive-lobbying-Congress-with-MAYDAY-SOS-attack" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8249730</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
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 There have been two bills passed to date: HR 4851 (signed into law last month) and HR 4213 (passed the Senate - now stuck in the House). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-45498-San-Diego-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m5d5-Long-term-unemployed-still-fighting-to-survive-lobbying-Congress-with-MAYDAY-SOS-attack&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Physician fee schedule cuts - serial stopgap delays or just one big one?</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=70bf1d49-7682-4647-88b4-74c6841b9053" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8241027</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851) extends the zero percent update to the MPFS through May 31, 2010, and is retroactive to April 1, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=70bf1d49-7682-4647-88b4-74c6841b9053&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers Mull Long-Term Fix to Medicare Payment Formula</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/4/lawmakers-mull-longterm-fix-to-medicare-payment-formula.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8241026</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last month, Congress passed an extensions bill (HR 4851) that delayed the scheduled payment cuts until May 31. A second bill (HR 4213) that would delay the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/5/4/lawmakers-mull-longterm-fix-to-medicare-payment-formula.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA Continuing Extension Act of 2010 Model Notices Released</title>
    <link href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3940894.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8202858</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Web (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 Under HR 4851, the &amp;quot;Continuing Extension Act of 2010&amp;quot;, the 15-month premium subsidy (65% of COBRA premium) is extended to those individuals who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3940894.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): Introducing Long-Term ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erwann-michelkerjan/reform-of-the-national-fl_b_555386.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8202855</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On April 16 Congress passed and the President signed HR 4851, the &amp;quot;Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&amp;quot; This act provides the NFIP with a short-term extension ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erwann-michelkerjan/reform-of-the-national-fl_b_555386.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BAYONNE BRIEFS</title>
    <link href="http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/7225119/article-BAYONNE-BRIEFS?instance=secondary_stories_left_column" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202863</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hudson Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851 will also extend COBRA health insurance subsidies. &#8220;This extension is long overdue and I am hopeful that we will begin work immediately towards a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/7225119/article-BAYONNE-BRIEFS?instance=secondary_stories_left_column&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA subsidy extended again, now through May 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d6fb378c-269d-44c5-a122-d04653927926" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8202861</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 4851, can be found here. Eligibility for the COBRA subsidy as defined in the government&amp;#39;s March 2010 extension legislation continues to apply. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d6fb378c-269d-44c5-a122-d04653927926&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama signs extension of jobless benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=3ee666f0-a277-49d6-8bcc-e1b84177a0f0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8202857</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On April 15, 2010, President Obama signed into law HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (&#8220;Act&#8221;), which temporarily extends certain unemployment and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=3ee666f0-a277-49d6-8bcc-e1b84177a0f0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs Retroactive Flood Insurance Extension</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=183015&amp;amp;type=newswires" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8249731</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Included as part of HR 4851, a bill that also provides for short-term extensions of federal unemployment insurance benefits and assistance with COBRA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=183015&amp;amp;type=newswires&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.sunherald.com/2010/04/21/2119942/flood-insurance-reform-falls-short.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8202862</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Included as part of HR 4851, a bill that also provides for short-term extensions of federal unemployment insurance benefits and assistance with COBRA ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunherald.com/2010/04/21/2119942/flood-insurance-reform-falls-short.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakeforest/news/2177956,pioneer-press-rollcall-042210-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8249732</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Forester</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 4851. Radio Spectrum: Members voted, 394-18, to require a detailed federal survey of current licenses for using the radio spectrum ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakeforest/news/2177956,pioneer-press-rollcall-042210-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last week in DC: news from Capitol Hill and the Department of Health and Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d35263fb-2952-4070-9384-495aca9e51ad" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8202860</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
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 In addition, the legislation &#8211; HR 4851 &#8211; includes a temporary reprieve for physicians from Medicare reimbursement reductions. Originally written to extend ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=d35263fb-2952-4070-9384-495aca9e51ad&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/2177956,pioneer-press-rollcall-042210-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8202856</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Norridge Harwood Heights News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass HR 4851. Radio Spectrum: Members voted, 394-18, to require a detailed federal survey of current licenses for using the radio spectrum ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/norridge/news/2177956,pioneer-press-rollcall-042210-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislation Expands Scope of EHR Meaningful Use Eligibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/TEC-249884/Legislation-Expands-Scope-of-EHR-Meaningful-Use-Eligibility" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154811</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HealthLeaders Media</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Obama signed The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851) into law April 15. The Act changes the definition of &amp;quot;hospital-based physician&amp;quot; as it was ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/TEC-249884/Legislation-Expands-Scope-of-EHR-Meaningful-Use-Eligibility&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA subsidy - another extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=872e32e3-6a70-434d-95ef-9d3765edaece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154810</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... Christina F. Welch On April 15, 2010, Congress passed, and President Obama signed into law, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (HR 4851) (&amp;quot;the Act&amp;quot;). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=872e32e3-6a70-434d-95ef-9d3765edaece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Schweitzer, Dorgan propose drug-import plan</title>
    <link href="http://www.queencitynews.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;amp;name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=11423&amp;amp;mode=flat&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154809</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queen City News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851, signed by President Obama, extends the filing date from April 4th to the week ending on or before June 2nd. For Montana, this means an individual ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queencitynews.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;amp;name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=11423&amp;amp;mode=flat&amp;amp;order=0&amp;amp;thold=0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Reopens Flood Gates</title>
    <link href="http://www.insurancenetworking.com/news/flood_insurance_Gene_Taylor_wind_damage_Multiple_Peril_Insurance_Act-24634-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154808</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance Networking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which was signed into law by President Obama last week, only extends the NFIP until April 30, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insurancenetworking.com/news/flood_insurance_Gene_Taylor_wind_damage_Multiple_Peril_Insurance_Act-24634-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18602/tier-5-unemployment-benefits-%E2%80%93-a-benefits-extension-americans-need-to-survive/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8154807</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNM News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Recently, Congress passed HR 4851, the Continuing Benefits Act of 2010. Many will tell you that the bill extends unemployment benefits for two months, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18602/tier-5-unemployment-benefits-%E2%80%93-a-benefits-extension-americans-need-to-survive/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18662/continuing-benefits-act-of-2010-%E2%80%93-unemployment-benefits-extension-available-think-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8154806</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNM News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Recently, Congress passed HR 4851 which is also known as the Continuing Benefits Act of 2010. This bill was advertised to extend unemployment benefits by ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18662/continuing-benefits-act-of-2010-%E2%80%93-unemployment-benefits-extension-available-think-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AFGE Wins Back Pay for Furloughed DOT Employees</title>
    <link href="http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=376553&amp;amp;Itemid=34" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139256</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR-USA.net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yesterday, the Senate passed the bill, HR 4851, which also extended unemployment insurance and COBRA health benefits, which was passed by the House in March ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=376553&amp;amp;Itemid=34&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep. Boswell: Rebuilding the middle class</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=193469" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139233</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On April 15, the House again moved to extend those benefits until May 31, 2010, when we passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=193469&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Law Adjusts EHR Incentive Eligibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2010/4/19/unemployment-benefits-law-adjusts-ehr-incentive-eligibility.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139232</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iHealthBeat</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Thursday, President Obama signed into law a bill (HR 4851) that would change the definition of &amp;quot;hospital-based physician&amp;quot; under the 2009 federal economic ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ihealthbeat.org/articles/2010/4/19/unemployment-benefits-law-adjusts-ehr-incentive-eligibility.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama signs short-term COBRA subsidy extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.tirebusiness.com/subscriber/headlines2.phtml?cat=1&amp;amp;headline=Obama+signs+short-term+COBRA+subsidy+extension&amp;amp;id=1271682986" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8139231</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tire Business</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The president signed HR 4851 into law late April 15. The bill was approved earlier in the day by the Senate on a 59-38 vote and by the House on a 289-122 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tirebusiness.com/subscriber/headlines2.phtml?cat=1&amp;amp;headline=Obama+signs+short-term+COBRA+subsidy+extension&amp;amp;id=1271682986&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Extends Satellite License</title>
    <link href="http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&amp;amp;art_aid=126340" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8132101</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MediaPost Publications</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate and House passed, and the president late Thursday signed, HR 4851, the &amp;quot;Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&amp;quot; For the past several months, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&amp;amp;art_aid=126340&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Headlines: Ottway School Recommended For Accreditation From SACS</title>
    <link href="http://tmdcelebritynews.com/headlines-ottway-school-recommended-for-accreditation-from-sacs/015605" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8130008</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMD Celebrity News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Extended jobless benefits: Voting 289 for and 112 against, the House on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a bill (HR 4851) providing about $12 billion to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tmdcelebritynews.com/headlines-ottway-school-recommended-for-accreditation-from-sacs/015605&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100418/ARTICLE/4181052/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8120797</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote backed HR 4851 over GOP arguments it is deficit spending that needs to be offset. Voting against the measure: LeMieux; not voting: Nelson. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20100418/ARTICLE/4181052/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jerry Jones bothered by recent video</title>
    <link href="http://tmdcelebritynews.com/headlines-reid-hope-to-bring-financial-regulatory-bill-to-senate-floor-next-week/015420" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8120796</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TMD Celebrity News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Extended jobless benefits: Voting 289 for and 112 against, the House on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a bill (HR 4851) providing about $12 billion to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tmdcelebritynews.com/headlines-reid-hope-to-bring-financial-regulatory-bill-to-senate-floor-next-week/015420&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rollcall</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/04/18/1152290/rollcall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8120795</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 EXTENDED JOBLESS BENEFITS: Voting 289 for and 112 against, the House on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a bill (HR 4851) providing about $12 billion to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/04/18/1152290/rollcall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DC area congressional votes</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/16/AR2010041604874.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8120794</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Post</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives sent President Obama a bill (HR 4851) providing about $12 billion to pay for an extension until June 2 of jobless checks for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/16/AR2010041604874.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.ny1.com/6-bronx-news-content/ny1_living/117072/obama-restores-unemployment-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8279133</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNM News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recent unemployment benefits extension passed through HR 4851 aka Continuing Extension Act of 2010 seemed like a lifeline to many who are unemployed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/6-bronx-news-content/ny1_living/117072/obama-restores-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18165/hr-4851-available-unemployment-benefits-extension-becomes-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8120979</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNM News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recent unemployment benefits extension passed through HR 4851 aka Continuing Extension Act of 2010 seemed like a lifeline to many who are unemployed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/18165/hr-4851-available-unemployment-benefits-extension-becomes-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment benefits extended - Sen. LeMieux holds job fairs</title>
    <link href="http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2010/apr/18/lc-unemployment-benefits-extended---sen-lemieux-ho/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8120798</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampa Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 While 484000 Americans filed their initial unemployment claims last week, Congress on Thursday passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2010/apr/18/lc-unemployment-benefits-extended---sen-lemieux-ho/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article402102.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8120793</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNM News Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The recent unemployment benefits extension passed through HR 4851 aka Continuing Extension Act of 2010 seemed like a lifeline to many who are unemployed. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article402102.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NFIP Extended Until 5/31; Vote Looms On New Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/4/Pages/NFIP-Extended-Until-531-.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8202859</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision extending the NFIP until May 31 was contained in HR 4851, &#8220;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&#8221; The House passed the bill, 289-112, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/4/Pages/NFIP-Extended-Until-531-.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/04/thousands_hit_by_stop_in_flood.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8139264</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision extending the NFIP until May 31 was contained in HR 4851, &#8220;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&#8221; The House passed the bill, 289-112, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/04/thousands_hit_by_stop_in_flood.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/17/bz-thousands-swamped-by-stop-in-flood-insurance-pr/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8120981</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision extending the NFIP until May 31 was contained in HR 4851, &#8220;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&#8221; The House passed the bill, 289-112, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/17/bz-thousands-swamped-by-stop-in-flood-insurance-pr/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63D1Y020100416" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8120980</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; The House of Representatives today approved HR 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 by a vote of 289-112. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63D1Y020100416&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.modbee.com/2010/04/16/1130512/thousands-hit-by-stop-in-flood.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8120799</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision extending the NFIP until May 31 was contained in HR 4851, &#8220;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&#8221; The House passed the bill, 289-112, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.modbee.com/2010/04/16/1130512/thousands-hit-by-stop-in-flood.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AFGE Wins Back Pay for Furloughed DOT Employees</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/afge-wins-back-pay-for-furloughed-dot-employees-91055529.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116475</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yesterday, the Senate passed the bill, HR 4851, which also extended unemployment insurance and COBRA health benefits, which was passed by the House in March ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/afge-wins-back-pay-for-furloughed-dot-employees-91055529.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/blogs/meaningful-use-incentives-hospital-based-physician-legislation-hitech-40128-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116474</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Health Data Management (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The bill, HR 4851, is now law. Among other issues, it changed the definition of &amp;quot;hospital-based physician&amp;quot; in the HITECH Act to exclude only physicians who ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/blogs/meaningful-use-incentives-hospital-based-physician-legislation-hitech-40128-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>White House expands EHR incentive eligibility</title>
    <link href="http://www.govhealthit.com/newsitem.aspx?nid=73538" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116473</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government Health IT</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The law --HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 -- also extended unemployment compensation to those who have lost jobs in the difficult economy and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govhealthit.com/newsitem.aspx?nid=73538&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/thousands-hit-by-stop-in-flood-insurance-program-573650.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116472</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision extending the NFIP until May 31 was contained in HR 4851, &#8220;The Continuing Extension Act of 2010.&#8221; The House passed the bill, 289-112, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/thousands-hit-by-stop-in-flood-insurance-program-573650.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mcknights.com/obama-signs-legislation-delaying-medicare-physician-pay-cut/article/168066/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116471</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The president signed HR 4851 into law late Thursday. The bill was approved earlier in the day by the Senate on a 59-38 vote and by the House on a 289-122 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mcknights.com/obama-signs-legislation-delaying-medicare-physician-pay-cut/article/168066/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/04/16/obama_signs_18_billion_jobless_benefits_bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116470</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; The House of Representatives today approved HR 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 by a vote of 289-112. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/04/16/obama_signs_18_billion_jobless_benefits_bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Statement on Final Passage of Temporary Extension of Unemployment and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/pelosi-statement-on-final-passage,1251752.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8132114</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Earthtimes (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after final passage of HR 4851, the Continuing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/pelosi-statement-on-final-passage,1251752.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/04/15/obama_gop_wrangle_over_wall_street_regulations/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109664</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, a measure to extend unemployment compensation benefits and the President has signed the bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/04/15/obama_gop_wrangle_over_wall_street_regulations/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pelosi Statement on Final Passage of Temporary Extension of Unemployment and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-statement-on-final-passage-of-temporary-extension-of-unemployment-and-health-benefits-90994069.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109618</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after final passage of HR 4851, the Continuing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pelosi-statement-on-final-passage-of-temporary-extension-of-unemployment-and-health-benefits-90994069.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63E5QE20100416" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109617</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, a measure to extend unemployment compensation benefits and the President has signed the bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63E5QE20100416&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/14/857446/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109577</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bishop (NY) &#8211; Transportation and Infrastructure) (Subject to a Rule) Possible Action on Senate Amendments to HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (Rep ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/4/14/857446/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>As flood insurance program lapses, ripple effects are felt</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/92603-as-flood-insurance-program-lapses-ripple-effects-are-felt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109575</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The NFIP extension is embedded in HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which has been stalled in the Senate all week. Since March 29, the program ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/opinion/letters/92603-as-flood-insurance-program-lapses-ripple-effects-are-felt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Poignant Letter From Fellow Blogger Jim Sandefer</title>
    <link href="http://tucsoncitizen.com/veteranveritas/2010/04/15/poignant-letter-from-fellow-blogger-jim-standefer/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109572</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tucson Citizen</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 I am writing to ask you to pass HR 4851 now to correct the 21% cut in Medicare/TRICARE payments to doctors that took effect on April 1, 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsoncitizen.com/veteranveritas/2010/04/15/poignant-letter-from-fellow-blogger-jim-standefer/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/4/15/2251/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109571</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Bishop (NY) &#8211; Transportation and Infrastructure) (Subject to a Rule) Possible Action on Senate Amendments to HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (Rep ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2010/4/15/2251/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/obama-urges-leash-on-derivatives/article1534385/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8109570</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, a measure to extend unemployment compensation benefits and the President has signed the bill. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/obama-urges-leash-on-derivatives/article1534385/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Longer COBRA premium subsidy extension proposed</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100414/NEWS/100419969" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109576</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... which Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., introduced Tuesday on the Senate floor, would replace a provision in the underlying bill, HR 4851. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100414/NEWS/100419969&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trade groups call for NFIP Senate action</title>
    <link href="http://www.reactionsnet.com/Article/2464841/Sectors/23074/Trade-groups-call-for-NFIP-Senate-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8109574</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reactions Magazine (subscription)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The National Flood Insurance Programme&amp;#39;s (NFIP) reauthorisation, embedded in HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, remains stalled in the Senate. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reactionsnet.com/Article/2464841/Sectors/23074/Trade-groups-call-for-NFIP-Senate-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time May Still Run Out on Long-Term Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/time-may-still-run-out-on-long-term-unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8095185</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog) (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Apr 14) &#8211; With the current fight in the Senate regarding HR 4851 Continuation Act still in full swing and hopes of a final vote by week&amp;#39;s ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/time-may-still-run-out-on-long-term-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Despejan camino para seguro por desempleo</title>
    <link href="http://www.impre.com/laraza/noticias/2010/4/13/despejan-camino-para-seguro-po-182990-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8139257</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Raza</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP WASHINGTON, DC&#8212; Por 60 votos contra 34 el Senado sobrepas&#243; el filibusterismo impuesto al proyecto de ley HR 4851 que extender&#237;a por el mes de abril los ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impre.com/laraza/noticias/2010/4/13/despejan-camino-para-seguro-po-182990-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/216681-date-postponed-medicare-pay-cut" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8109573</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday, the Senate voted 60-34 to invoke cloture on a bill (HR 4851) that would grant a temporary extension of COBRA subsidies, clearing the way for the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/216681-date-postponed-medicare-pay-cut&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roskam Advances The &amp;quot;Doc Fix&amp;quot; Myth</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/04/13/roskam-advances-doc-fix-myth" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095186</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Already, they&amp;#39;ve tossed a temporary patch into the unemployment benefit extension bill (HR 4851) the Senate is voting on this week (which would have passed ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/04/13/roskam-advances-doc-fix-myth&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More on military health care</title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-34431-Harrisburg-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d13-More-on-military-health-care" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095184</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Fortunately, Congress just passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, to restore federal health care reimbursement to doctors at least through ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-34431-Harrisburg-Conservative-Examiner~y2010m4d13-More-on-military-health-care&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2010/04/13/groups-join-forces-to-urge-congress-to-act-fast-on-nfip-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095183</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance Networking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 to filibuster consideration of HR 4851. The National Flood Insurance Program, which has long survived on a series of temporary extensions, lapsed two weeks ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2010/04/13/groups-join-forces-to-urge-congress-to-act-fast-on-nfip-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Invokes Cloture on Bill That Averts Cuts To Medicare Payments</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/4/13/senate-invokes-cloture-on-bill-that-averts-cuts-to-medicare-payments.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095182</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Monday, the Senate voted 60-34 to invoke cloture on a bill (HR 4851) that would grant a temporary extension of COBRA subsidies, clearing the way for the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/4/13/senate-invokes-cloture-on-bill-that-averts-cuts-to-medicare-payments.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Procedures | Confusion Addressed While Unemployed Await HR 4851 Vote</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/senate-procedures-confusion-addressed-while-unemployed-await-h-r-4851-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095181</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Las Vegas, NV (Apr 13) &#8211; Waiting is always the hardest part, particularly when it involves Washington, DC As the hours count down to a vote on HR 4851, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/senate-procedures-confusion-addressed-while-unemployed-await-h-r-4851-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Despejan camino para seguro por desempleo</title>
    <link href="http://www.impre.com/laopinion/noticias/primera-pagina/2010/4/13/despejan-camino-para-seguro-po-182990-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8088010</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Opini&amp;oacute;n</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP WASHINGTON, DC&#8212; Por 60 votos contra 34 el Senado sobrepas&#243; el filibusterismo impuesto al proyecto de ley HR 4851 que extender&#237;a por el mes de abril los ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impre.com/laopinion/noticias/primera-pagina/2010/4/13/despejan-camino-para-seguro-po-182990-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-breaks-unemployment-filibuster-20-days-pass-30/story?id=10355137" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8095214</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Paul Sakuma After a two week break, the US Senate was back at work Monday ready to tackle HR 4851, the bill extending jobless benefits, COBRA, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-breaks-unemployment-filibuster-20-days-pass-30/story?id=10355137&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-continuation-proceeds-wow-senator-snowe-votes-yea/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8088009</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 has moved to cloture setting up a final vote on the bill on Wednesday. Unfortunately, with all the stalling and the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-continuation-proceeds-wow-senator-snowe-votes-yea/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate To Hold Cloture Vote on Jobs Bill That Averts Medicare Cuts</title>
    <link href="http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/4/12/senate-to-hold-cloture-vote-on-jobs-bill-that-averts-medicare-cuts.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8087997</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Healthline</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Today, the Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote that would limit debate on a bill (HR 4851) that would implement a 30-day freeze to scheduled Medicare ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiahealthline.org/articles/2010/4/12/senate-to-hold-cloture-vote-on-jobs-bill-that-averts-medicare-cuts.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/12/AR2010041203823.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8087996</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Paul Sakuma After a two week break, the US Senate was back at work Monday ready to tackle HR 4851, the bill extending jobless benefits, COBRA, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/12/AR2010041203823.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House and Senate Cloakroom: April 12-16, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2010/04/11/house-and-senate-cloakroom-april-12-16-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8087998</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The Senate will vote whether to begin debate on HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. Subsequent debate and votes could last the entire week. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2010/04/11/house-and-senate-cloakroom-april-12-16-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Republicans Unemployment One Week Extension | A Fairy Tale</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/republicans-unemployment-one-week-extension-a-fairy-tale/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8071027</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The world well knows the story behind the Senate republican&amp;#39;s refusal to pass the amended HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 however, it is coming to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/republicans-unemployment-one-week-extension-a-fairy-tale/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are Unemployment Benefits Extensions Likely When Congress Returns From Break?</title>
    <link href="http://www.rwbpress.com/2010/04/06/are-unemployment-benefits-extensions-likely-when-congress-returns-from-break/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8071026</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Red, White, and Blue Press (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4213, HR 4851, HR 4707 all are collecting dust, what should be done as soon as they return from spring break is to add amendment for addl weeks to Tier ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rwbpress.com/2010/04/06/are-unemployment-benefits-extensions-likely-when-congress-returns-from-break/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The D.C. update</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7adf8557-57b1-4761-a85c-f7a7c09543a0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8071025</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Because the Senate did not pass HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 before it adjourned for spring recess, the National Flood Insurance Program ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=7adf8557-57b1-4761-a85c-f7a7c09543a0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CMS delays SGR payment cut, as it&amp;#39;s set to take effect again</title>
    <link href="http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=21512&amp;amp;division=cmio" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8014867</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMIO</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Extension Act (HR 4851) on March 17 that would have delayed the cut until May 1, but the Senate went into ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cmio.net/index.php?option=com_articles&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=21512&amp;amp;division=cmio&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://topnews.us/content/214845-cms-saves-doctors-212-pay-cut-second-time" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7994761</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical News Today (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress has already twice postponed the cut (originally slated to go into effect on January 1) and the House has already approved legislation (HR 4851) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topnews.us/content/214845-cms-saves-doctors-212-pay-cut-second-time&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Our View: Medicare scheme is part of the Democrats&amp;#39; health-care sham</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20100331/OPINION/3310301" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7994732</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alexandria Town Talk</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Democrats will do that by approving an extension in HR 4851. Doing so suits Obama&amp;#39;s scheme for the reimbursement formula known as the &amp;quot;SGR,&amp;quot; for sustainable ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetowntalk.com/article/20100331/OPINION/3310301&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bay area home buyers lose closings due to lack of flood insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=128718&amp;amp;catid=8" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7994731</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>10 Connects</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress blew off the bill, HR 4851, that renews flood insurance - a must-have for most Bay area homebuyers come closing time. Bedinghaus says, as a result, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=128718&amp;amp;catid=8&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2010/04/hey_congress_quit_messing_arou.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8071024</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance Networking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators are expected to take action on HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, when they return on April 12th. For the past few years, the NFIP has survived ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2010/04/hey_congress_quit_messing_arou.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jobless benefits to slip away for thousands in RI</title>
    <link href="http://www.projo.com/economy/jobless_benefits_running_out_03-30-10_PBHULCR_v5.3b3613a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994735</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Providence Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Even if Congress eventually agrees to only a temporary extension, through May 5 (HR 4851), &#8220;We are going to try to retroactively fix the problem,&#8221; a ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.projo.com/economy/jobless_benefits_running_out_03-30-10_PBHULCR_v5.3b3613a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.fitsnews.com/2010/03/31/about-that-flood-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7994730</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance Networking News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senators are expected to take action on HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act, when they return on April 12th. For the past few years, the NFIP has survived ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fitsnews.com/2010/03/31/about-that-flood-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Temporary Unemployment Extension Debate</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/temporary-unemployment-extension-debate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8154812</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Washington, DC (Mar 26) &#8211; The debate continues regarding HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act, Coburn will not relent to a unanimous consent. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/temporary-unemployment-extension-debate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Fails to Extend COBRA Subsidy Before Break</title>
    <link href="http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/09/38.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8071028</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workforce Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Action stalled on HR 4851, which also would temporarily extend certain other expiring federal programs, after Republicans and Democrats clashed on how the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/09/38.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senator Baucus Rebukes Objection to Extending Benefits for Out-Of-Work Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=15124:senator-baucus-rebukes-objection-to-extending-benefits-for-out-of-work-americans&amp;amp;catid=88888983:latest-national-news&amp;amp;Itemid=88889930" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994738</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eNews Park Forest</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Republicans in the Senate objected today to passage of the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, HR 4851, a 30-day extension of eligibility for unemployment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=15124:senator-baucus-rebukes-objection-to-extending-benefits-for-out-of-work-americans&amp;amp;catid=88888983:latest-national-news&amp;amp;Itemid=88889930&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The DdCc. update</title>
    <link href="http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a33a8c71-f358-429a-b798-c3ecb1becccc" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994737</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lexology (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On Wednesday, March 17, the House passed HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which contains an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a33a8c71-f358-429a-b798-c3ecb1becccc&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Adjourns Without Extending Flood Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Senate-Adjourns-Without-Extending-Flood-Insurance.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994734</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Last week the House passed HR 4851, legislation containing the temporary flood program extension until April 30. That action created an impasse between the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.property-casualty.com/News/2010/3/Pages/Senate-Adjourns-Without-Extending-Flood-Insurance.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate fails to extend COBRA subsidy before break</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100326/NEWS/100329939" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7994733</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Insurance</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Action stalled on HR 4851, which also would temporarily extend certain other expiring federal programs, after Republicans and Democrats clashed on how the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20100326/NEWS/100329939&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/senator-coburn-equates-unemployed-americans-to-children/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8071023</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog) (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 We all know that the outcome will simply be, that there are enough votes to pass the HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010. Once again, the GOP finds it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/senator-coburn-equates-unemployed-americans-to-children/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act Debate Begins</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/h-r-4851-continuing-extension-act-debate-tomorrow/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8071022</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both sides agree to debate HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act from 9:00 am until 12 noon. After which time hopefully, a vote will be held. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/h-r-4851-continuing-extension-act-debate-tomorrow/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7965925</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Both sides agree to debate HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act from 9:00 am until 12 noon. After which time hopefully, a vote will be held. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7960012</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The question is, what about the HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010? Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) has addressed the issue early this morning as ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article304308.ece&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/coburns-unusual-amendments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7960011</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Democrats and Republicans battling over passing a $9.1 billion bill (HR 4851) that would extend unemployment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/coburns-unusual-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/final-vote-on-senate-fixes-bill-next-up-continuing-extension-act-of-2010/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950537</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The question is, what about the HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010? Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) has addressed the issue early this morning as ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/final-vote-on-senate-fixes-bill-next-up-continuing-extension-act-of-2010/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/25/politics/main6333536.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950536</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate Democrats and Republicans battling over passing a $9.1 billion bill (HR 4851) that would extend unemployment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/25/politics/main6333536.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7965927</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Final vote on the bill should happen by the end of this week, further delaying actions on HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/20/obama-forcefully-makes-case-at-capitol/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/senate-reconciliation-bill-the-debate-continues-the-unemployed-are-forgotten/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7950538</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Final vote on the bill should happen by the end of this week, further delaying actions on HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/senate-reconciliation-bill-the-debate-continues-the-unemployed-are-forgotten/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27052-Rochester-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m3d22-Unemployment-extension-legislation-Congress-is-still-working-on-it-Update--March-22" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7950540</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... working on it: Update &#8211; March 19 unemployment extension legislation (HR 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010) will likely be passed this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27052-Rochester-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m3d22-Unemployment-extension-legislation-Congress-is-still-working-on-it-Update--March-22&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill would delay 21% Medicare physician payment cut until April 30</title>
    <link href="http://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=62258" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7994736</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OSN SuperSite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, extends an increase in unemployment benefits to May 5 and extends the 0% Medicare physician payment update ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=62258&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-18-health-bill-table_n.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7950539</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OSN SuperSite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, extends an increase in unemployment benefits to May 5 and extends the 0% Medicare physician payment update ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-03-18-health-bill-table_n.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://ifawebnews.com/2010/03/19/nfip-floating-in-political-limbo-as-house-senate-measures-vary/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912745</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IFAwebnews.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On March 17, the House passed HR 4851, dubbed the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 by its sponsor, Rep. Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifawebnews.com/2010/03/19/nfip-floating-in-political-limbo-as-house-senate-measures-vary/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/WN/monday-morning-state-americas-health-care-world-news/story?id=10146233" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7912744</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ortho SuperSite</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, extends an increase in unemployment benefits to May 5 and extends the 0% Medicare physician payment update ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/WN/monday-morning-state-americas-health-care-world-news/story?id=10146233&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-27052-Rochester-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m3d18-Unemployment-extension-legislation-House-rep-answers-some-of-your-questions-Update--March-18" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7912746</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 These answers refer to the legislation passed March 16, called HR 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 I hope that these answers are somewhat helpful ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-27052-Rochester-Unemployment-Examiner~y2010m3d18-Unemployment-extension-legislation-House-rep-answers-some-of-your-questions-Update--March-18&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Stopgap COBRA Subsidy Extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/07/80.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7994739</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workforce Management</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Under the bill, HR 4851, proposed Tuesday by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin, D-Michigan, and approved by the House on a voice vote, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workforce.com/section/00/article/27/07/80.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://industry.bnet.com/financial-services/10007749/femas-katrina-new-orleans-flood-plains-neworleans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7965926</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Underwriter Property And Casualty Insurance News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Sander Levin, D-Mich., signaled the House&amp;#39;s move concerning HR 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, which includes a provision extending the NFIP ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://industry.bnet.com/financial-services/10007749/femas-katrina-new-orleans-flood-plains-neworleans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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