Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act

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2010-11-29T19:00:00Z

H.R.4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act – 8 hours * H.R.4853 Surface Transportation Extension Modification Act of 2010 – 13 hours * H.R.4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 – 13 hours * H.R.4783 To accelerate the income tax benefits for ...

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Does whitening toothpaste wear the enamel rotten your teeth?

2010-11-12T19:00:00Z

Congressman Ike Skelton speaks on the House floor regarding HR 4887, a bill that would explicitly state in law that TRICARE and the DOD nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans are protected from any health reforms currently under ...

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Senator Webb Statement on Passage of the TRICARE Affirmation Act

2010-11-05T20:00:00Z

Congressman Ike Skelton speaks οn thе House floor regarding HR 4887, a bill thаt wουƖԁ explicitly state іn law thаt TRICARE аnԁ thе DOD nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans аrе protected frοm аnу health reforms currently under ...

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Health Legislation: TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the ...

2010-10-07T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887; P.L. 111-159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, affirms that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly, P.L. 111-173, signed into law on May 27, 2010, ...

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Penny Hill Press » Blog Archive » TRICARE and VA Health Care ...

2010-10-07T20:00:00Z

More Kool-Aid for the VFW-PAC?

2010-10-04T20:00:00Z

HR 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act passed by a vote of 403-0. Additionally, HR 1016 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 passed by 409-1. In this situation, VFW-PAC endorses Connolly because he was brave enough ...

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Skelton Speaks In Support of Protecting TRICARE

2010-09-28T20:00:00Z

Alabama Department of Revenue

2010-09-14T20:00:00Z

HR 4887, AN ACT TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO ENSURE THAT HEALTH COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IS. Alabama Department of Revenue video. Loose Change Final Cut Nederlands Atta rondde zijn opleiding af aan ...

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Skelton Speaks In Support of Protecting TRICARE | Best Health Blog

2010-08-13T20:00:00Z

Yankeemom

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4887, signed into law April 26, recognizes all military Tricare and nonappropriated-fund healthcare programs for more than 9 million beneficiaries. The battle began when House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo. ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - June 7, 2010

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

HR 4887, signed into law April 26, recognizes all military Tricare and nonappropriated-fund healthcare programs for more than 9 million beneficiaries. The battle began when House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo. ...

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VFW VFW Washington Weekly - June 7, 2010 - VFW NC Post 5631 - Sanford

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VFW Washington Weekly - June 7, 2010

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VFW Washington Weekly - June 7, 2010 - VFW Post 1393 - West Bend ...

2010-06-06T20:00:00Z

Penny Hill Press » TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the ...

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887; P.L. 111-159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, affirms that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly H.R. 5014 (presented to the President) would ...

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National Healthcare Law Now Complete

2010-06-01T20:00:00Z

“The president signed H.R. 4887 into law April 26 to protect the healthcare programs provided to more than 9 million military families, retirees and nonappropriated fund employees. Getting H.R. 5014 signed into law now completes the ...

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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: News

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

"The president signed H.R. 4887 into law April 26 to protect the healthcare programs provided to more than 9 million military families, retirees and nonappropriated fund employees. Getting H.R. 5014 signed into law now completes the ...

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CRS — TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the Patient Protection …

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

... meet the criteria for minimal essential coverage. the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887; P.L. 111- 159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, would affirm that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. ...

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Medical Insurance Agent « Hartford Insurance

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887; P.L. 111- 159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, would affirm that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly S. 3162 (passed by the Senate on March 26, ...

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CRS — TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the Patient Protection ...

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (HR 4887; PL 111- 159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, would affirm that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly S. 3162 (passed by the Senate on March 26, ...

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Compare Health Insurance Plans « Great Insurance Jobs

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

K Potassium » Blog Archive » Crs — tricare and va health care ...

2010-05-25T20:00:00Z

Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Servicemembers « Congressman Mike ...

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

Approximately $48 billion in advance appropriations were provided for the VA for the current fiscal year;; The TRICARE Affirmation Act (HR 4887) clarifies that TRICARE satisfies the “minimum acceptable coverage” requirement under the ...

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More on health care reform and veterans

2010-05-24T20:00:00Z

To reassure our military service members and their families and make it perfectly clear that they will not be negatively affected by this legislation, my bill, H.R. 4887, explicitly states in law that these health plans meet the minimum ...

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Healthcare Law, and it's Effect on Veterans

2010-05-11T20:00:00Z

President Obama just signed into law H.R. 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act on 26 April 2010. H.R. 4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act (GovTrack.us) H.R.4887. One Hundred Eleventh Congress. of the. United States of America. AT THE SECOND SESSION ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – May 7 | AFSA Division 5

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

ANSWER: H.R. 4887 was introduced by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-MO, on March 19, 2010. This bill states that under the new health care law, TRICARE (including TRICARE for Life) will be considered a MINIMUM essential coverage plan; therefore, ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – May 7 - AFSA Chapter 554

2010-05-05T20:00:00Z

Bills Passed in Congress: April

2010-05-03T20:00:00Z

TRICARE Affirmation Act: Committee on Finance was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4887, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 30, 2010

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

President Signs TRICARE Protections: The President signed into law this week HR 4887 (PL 111-159) to recognize all Defense Department TRICARE and nonappropriated fund healthcare programs as meeting minimum essential coverage standards ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 30, 2010 - VFW Post 7308 Pleasant ...

2010-05-02T20:00:00Z

President Signs TRICARE Protections: The President signed into law this week H.R. 4887 (P.L. 111-159) to recognize all Defense Department TRICARE and nonappropriated fund healthcare programs as meeting minimum essential coverage ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 30, 2010 - Department of New ...

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VFW VFW Washington Weekly - April 30, 2010 - of North Carolina

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 30, 2010 - Departments of the ...

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Cold War Veterans Blog: VFW Washington Weekly

2010-04-29T20:00:00Z

this week H.R. 4887 (P.L. 111-159) to recognize all Defense Department TRICARE and nonappropriated fund healthcare programs as meeting minimum essential coverage standards under the new national healthcare ...

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Dunedin-Palm Harbor Post 2550-Newsletter » Blog Archive ...

2010-04-28T20:00:00Z

The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is thanking President Obama for signing H.R. 4887 into law yesterday to recognize all Department of Defense TRICARE and nonappropriated fund healthcare programs as ...

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2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

President Signs TRICARE Protections Into Law - WASHINGTON, April 27, 2010 - The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is thanking President Obama for signing H.R. 4887 into law ... 1 day ago ...

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TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the Patient Protection and ...

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the - Open CRS - CRS Reports ...

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TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the - Open CRS - CRS Reports ...

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

AFSA HQ Newsletter – April 23

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

HR 4887 was introduced by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-MO, on March 19, 2010. This bill states that under the new health care law, TRICARE will be considered a minimum essential coverage plan; therefore, it will fall into the category of plans ...

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VFW: President Signs Tricare Protections into Law

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

Washington D.C., April 27, 2010 — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is thanking President Obama for signing H.R. 4887 into law yesterday to recognize all Department of Defense TRICARE and nonappropriated ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – April 23

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

VFW: President Signs Tricare Protections into Law

2010-04-26T20:00:00Z

Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing TRICARE Affirmation ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

COM/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama signed H.R. 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, into law: “Our servicemen and women and their families deserve the best care and support our country ...

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Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing TRICARE Affirmation ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

House Armed Services Committee: Skelton's TRICARE Affirmation Act ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

released the statement below on HR 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, which the President signed into law. The TRICARE Affirmation Act, which was introduced by Skelton, was approved unanimously by the House and the Senate. ...

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Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing TRICARE Affirmation ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

COM/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama signed HR 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, into law: “Our servicemen and women and their families deserve the best care and support our country ...

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HR 4887 — TRICARE Affirmation Act — Obama DOES NOT support this!!!

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

HR 4887 the TRICARE Affirmation Act — the bill is STILL pending signature which will add the active duty and retired military health care plans into the health care law after the health care law's writers IN THE SENATE attempted to save ...

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AFSA Legislative eNewsletter April 2010 | AFSA Chapter 1179

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed H.R. 4887, the “TRICARE Affirmation Act,” by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-MO, which serves to clarify that TRICARE meets all of the requirements for adequate health coverage under the new health care law and beneficiaries are ...

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I dont wanna preach but for all my disable vets

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

When the Healthcare bill was passed it was missing the information that Tricare meets the mininal coverage as required by the healthcare bill. The House and the Senate passed a new bill: H.R.4887 - TRICARE Affirmation Act ...

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Defense Industrial Base: House Armed Services Committee: Skelton's ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

released the statement below on H.R. 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, which the President signed into law. The TRICARE Affirmation Act, which was introduced by Skelton, was approved unanimously by the House and the Senate. ...

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Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing TRICARE Affirmation ...

2010-04-25T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama signed H.R. 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, into law: "Our servicemen and women and their families ...

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Tricare may not meet coverage requirement of new health care act ...

2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

In order to unequivocally ensure Tricare was considered as meeting the requirements of the new Act, a separate Bill was introduced and passed rapidly as the TRICARE Affirmation Act. H.R. 4887: 111th Congress ...

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Defense Legislation: TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the ...

2010-04-22T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887), passed by both the House and the Senate and received by the President, would affirm that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly S. 3162 (passed by the ...

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Health Legislation: TRICARE and VA Health Care: Impact of the ...

2010-04-21T20:00:00Z

The TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887; P.L. 111-159), signed into law on April 26, 2010, affirms that TRICARE satisfies the minimum acceptable coverage requirement in PPACA. Similarly H.R. 5014 (presented to the President) would ...

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Letters: Government not secret club - MontereyHerald.com :

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

To accomplish this, the House unanimously passed HR 4887 on March 20. The Senate had to wait until after spring recess to pass companion measure (S 3148) to become law. The new legislation squelches those rumors, and reassures our ...

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Letters: Government not secret club - MontereyHerald.com :

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

Letters: Government not secret club - MontereyHerald.com :

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

"Samz Ramblingz": Stress & Pain

2010-04-18T20:00:00Z

Senate Passes TRICARE Protections - House action still needed to recognize VA healthcare WASHINGTON, April 13, 2010 — With the Senate passage of HR 4887 last night, all military TRICARE progr... 6 days ago. NINETY-ONE OUTCOMES ...

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for all the retired military members

2010-04-16T20:00:00Z

The House passed the bill (H.R. 4887) on March 20, a day after it was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. It clarifies the tax code to stipulate that TRICARE and Defense ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – April 16 – AFSA Chapter 554

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

AFSA HEADQUARTERS HAPPENINGS: April 16 – AFSA Chapter 554

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – April 16 | AFSA Division 5

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

TRICARE protected | Wives of Faith

2010-04-15T20:00:00Z

On Monday, April 12, 2010, The US Senate fast-tracked S 3148 introduced by Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), and passed the TRICARE Affirmation Act S 3148 which had been passed 403-0 by the House of Representatives HR 4887 on March 20, 2010. ...

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VFW SAYS HOUSE ACTION NEEDED TO PROTECT VA HEALTH CARE FROM REFORM ...

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4887 passed unanimously 403-0. Senate Armed Service Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Jim Webb (D-Va.) quickly introduced S. 3148 as a companion to Skelton's H.R. 4887, which cleared the Senate last night. ...

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Nobody knows what the fate

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Nobody knows what the fate of the health care bill will be tomorrow, but by supporting HR 4887, we will at least know that we have protected those men and women who sacrifice their lives to protect us. Air Purifiers.

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One Old Vet » VFW: Protect Va Health Care From “Reform”

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, — With the Senate passage of HR 4887 last night, all military TRICARE programs will soon be recognized as meeting minimum essential coverage standards under the new national healthcare law, according to the national ...

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For Bull (Tricare Info)

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

The House passed the bill (HR 4887) on March 20, a day after it was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. It clarifies the tax code to stipulate that TRICARE and Defense non-appropriated fund ...

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Senate approves TRICARE legislation

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

The House passed the bill (HR 4887) on March 20, a day after it was introduced by... Defense Industrial Base - House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Praises Senate Passage of TRICARE Affirmation Act.

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Senate Approves TRICARE Legislation

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

Senate Approves TRICARE Legislation

2010-04-13T20:00:00Z

Senate votes to protect Tricare beneficiaries

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

The Senate passed the bill, HR 4887, by voice vote and with no debate on its first day back after a two-week recess that followed passage of the historic health reform law. The House of Representatives passed the Tricare Affirmation Act ...

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SENATE PASSES TRICARE PROTECTIONS

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

was the first to act with the introduction of HR 4887. His bill was necessary because the national healthcare legislation, as written, only recognized TRICARE for Life, and excluded a half dozen other TRICARE programs, as well as the ...

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Senate votes to protect Tricare beneficiaries

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

SKELTON PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF TRICARE AFFIRMATION ACT

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

... Kohl 202-225-2539 April 13, 2010 Washington, DC-Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) released the statement below on HR 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, which the Senate approved by unanimous consent.

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Senate votes to protect Tricare beneficiaries - Army News, news ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

SENATE PASSES TRICARE PROTECTIONS - VFW of Missouri

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

was the first to act with the introduction of H.R. 4887. His bill was necessary because the national healthcare legislation, as written, only recognized TRICARE for Life, and excluded a half dozen other TRICARE programs, as well as the ...

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House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Praises Senate Passage of ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

released the statement below on H.R. 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, which the Senate approved by unanimous consent. The TRICARE Affirmation Act, introduced by Skelton and also approved unanimously in the House, would explicitly ...

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SENATE PASSES TRICARE PROTECTIONS

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

Senate Passes Tricare Protections

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

VFW: Senate Passes Tricare Protections

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

Defense Industrial Base: House Armed Services Committee: Skelton ...

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

VFW: Senate Passes Tricare Protections

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

Senate votes to protect Tricare beneficiaries - MarineCorpsTimes.com

2010-04-12T20:00:00Z

Senate Passes TRICARE Protections | bestebooksforvets.info

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

House action still needed to recognize VA healthcare WASHINGTON, April 13, 2010 — With the Senate passage of HR 4887 last night, all military TRICARE programs will soon be recognized as meeting minimum essential coverage standards under ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

3148 is a companion bill to HR 4887, which was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and approved March 20 by a vote of 403-0. Tell your representatives to pass S. 3162 and your senators to pass S. ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010 - VFW Post 1393 - West Bend ...

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

S. 3148 is a companion bill to H.R. 4887, which was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and approved March 20 by a vote of 403-0. Tell your representatives to pass S. 3162 and your senators to pass ...

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010 - VFW VA Post 1994 - Abingdon

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010

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Pvt. John Lyskawa Post 7546 - VFW Washington Weekly - April 9, 2010

2010-04-11T20:00:00Z

War, Peace, Tolerance and Our Soldiers: Military, Health Care and ...

2010-04-10T20:00:00Z

purchase additional coverage, H.R. 4887, The TRICARE Affirmation Act, provides clarification by changing the tax code to state it in law. The bill was approved in the House by a vote of 403 to 0. Member of the legislature Skelton ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Health Care Reform

2010-04-07T20:00:00Z

The House has also passed separate legislation, HR 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, to ensure that TRICARE is considered adequate coverage and affirm that TRICARE beneficiaries do not have to purchase additional insurance. ...

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Bills Passed in Congress: March

2010-04-04T20:00:00Z

TRICARE Affirmation Act: H.R. 4887, amended, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage, by a \2/3\ yea-and-nay vote of 403 ...

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Skelton Speaks In Support of Protecting TRICARE · blue cross ...

2010-04-02T20:00:00Z

I just got this from DAV re Health Care

2010-04-02T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4887, already passed by the House and pending in the Senate (S. 3148), would provide that coverage under TRICARE and DOD's Non-appropriated Fund Health Benefits Program (for DOD employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service ...

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Bob's Occasional Musings: Obamacare, TRICARE & Military Healthcare

2010-04-02T20:00:00Z

The day before the final vote on the health care bill in the House, I voted in support of an emergency measure, the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887), to prevent TRICARE programs from being negatively affected by health care reform ...

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azcentral.com blogs - Veterans Voice - lace85248 - Veterans Voice ...

2010-04-01T20:00:00Z

On March 20, H.R. 4887 was passed unanimously 403-0 by the house. "The TRICARE Affirmation Act" states that health care coverage provided y the Department of Defense qualifies as minimal essential coverage under the IRS Code which means ...

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azcentral.com blogs - Veterans Voice - lace85248 - Veterans Voice ...

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VFW VFW Washington Weekly - April 1, 2010 - of North Carolina

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VFW Washington Weekly - April 1, 2010 - Departments of the ...

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VFW Legislative Alert: - VFW of Missouri

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

S. 3148 is a companion bill to H.R. 4887, which was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and approved March 20 by a vote of 403-0. It is critical that you call, write or email your thoughts on this ...

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Pvt. John Lyskawa Post 7546 - VFW Washington Weekly - April 1, 2010

2010-03-31T20:00:00Z

Friends of WDVA: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: DAV Provides ...

2010-03-30T20:00:00Z

First Read - Obama on 'milestone' education bill

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

See HR 4887. They put a amendment through to make sure that the Department of Defence and Military Retirees would not be subject to the same tax on healthcare as the rest of us. correct? (Sent Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:41 AM) ...

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Obama on 'milestone' education bill - First Read - msnbc.com

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

House Tracker: H R 4887: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ...

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

H R 4887: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Passed! TRICARE Affirmation Act Overview TRICARE Affirmation Act Vote Details. Result: Passed; YEAs: 403; NAYs: 0. Additional Notes. This vote took place on 2010-03-20. ...

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Burtons Briefs: Health Care and The Military

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

A rider was even provided "Veterans Health Amendment" (HR 4887) and again military retiress were assured it wouldnt affect them. In addition, a day before the critical vote, the House unanimously passed a bill that would amend the tax ...

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Agent Orange Zone: House Approves Legislation to Protect TRICARE

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

While beneficiaries of these programs will already meet the minimum requirements for individual health insurance and will not be required to purchase additional coverage, H.R. 4887, The TRICARE Affirmation Act, would provide ...

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Tom Perriello: Truth about health reform's impact on vets ...

2010-03-29T20:00:00Z

In addition to protections within the main measure, the House also passed H.R. 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, to further clarify that all those serving in the military, military retirees and their families under the age of 65 have ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – March 29, 2010

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

HR 4887 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage Costs $0.00 per family. HR 3125 The Radio Spectrum Inventory Act ...

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Update: 29 March 2010

2010-03-28T20:00:00Z

HR4887. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage. (Same intent as S3148 but different wording in the text. ...

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Cold War Veterans Blog: Akaka Legislation Passes Senate

2010-03-26T20:00:00Z

as a companion bill to H.R. 4887, which was introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) and approved last Saturday by a vote of 403-0. It would protect all military Tricare programs, ...

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Bill would vaccinate Tricare against reform complications ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

A companion bill in the House, H.R.4887, introduced by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo), was approved by the House on March 20 by a vote of 403 to 0. “This bill sets the record straight,” Webb said. ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – March 26

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Congressman Ike Skelton, D-MO Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation, HR 4887, on March 20th to clarify that TRICARE and Nonappropriated health plans (including VA health care) would meet all of the ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – Mar 26 – AFSA Chapter 554

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Congressman Ike Skelton, D-MO Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation, H.R. 4887, on March 20th to clarify that TRICARE and Nonappropriated health plans (including VA health care) would meet all of the ...

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AFSA HQ Newsletter – Mar 26 : AFSA Chapter 554

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. - The new ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

Mothax has confused the proposed bills in the Senate with *Representative* Ike Skelton's HR 4887, which unties TRICARE from the 21% MediCare cuts scheduled to hit in June. Webb's bill also unties TRICARE from the cuts, which is what the ...

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Bill would vaccinate Tricare against reform complications ...

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

VFW: Akaka Legislation Passes Senate

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VFW: Akaka Legislation Passes Senate

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2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

On March 20, 2010, the House of Representatives passed the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887), which explicitly states that TRICARE and the Non-Appropriated Fund health plans satisfy all of the requirements for individual health ...

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AFSA HQ News Letter – Mar 26 | AFSA Division 5

2010-03-25T20:00:00Z

CBO Update

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11423; H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2010 http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11422 ...

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Obamacare Shows No Care for Military Vets and Retirees under ...

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

To affirm that TRICARE meets the requirement for individual health care coverage, the House unanimously passed “The TRICARE Affirmation Act” (H.R. 4887) sponsored by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Ike Skelton (Mo.). ...

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Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: News

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

Hoyer: House Reaffirms Commitment to Veterans

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

The first veterans' measure that passed in the last week – the TRICARE Affirmation Act (HR 4887) - made unequivocally clear that TRICARE and nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the health care requirements for individual ...

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Health-care reform and the veteran

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

p p“However, to reassure our military service members and their families and make it perfectly clear that they will not be negatively affected by this legislation, my bill, HR 4887, explicitly states in law that these health plans meet ...

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Senate Begins Voting on Health Reconciliation Amendments 3/24 ...

2010-03-24T20:00:00Z

The entire House apparently had this fear for all military families, veterans, and their dependents, because it rushed through on Saturday by a unanimous vote the Tricare Affirmation Act, HR 4887, which amended the health care bill it ...

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H.R. 4887

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. March 24, 2010. H.R. 4887. TRICARE Affirmation Act. As passed by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2010. H.R. 4887 would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public ...

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HR 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2010.

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H.R. 4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act - BaptistBoard.com

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

HR 4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act News / Current Events.

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How will the new health care bill affect TRICARE Prime recipients ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

Just to be extra certain that TRICARE beneficiaries are protected from any unintended adverse consequences of the national health care reform law, House lawmakers voted 403-0 this week to pass an exemption (HR 4887) for the health care ...

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Quotation of the day...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

The House has voted on HR 4887 which would protect TRICARE, but not VA programs from the Health Care Reform Bill. Congressman Cliff Stearns (FL-06) is an original cosponsor of HR 4894 (supported by VFW, American Legion, and Disabled ...

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Republicans Spread Rumors Military Health Care Will be Cut « Daily ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

In case any questions remained, yesterday's unanimous passage of HR 4887 in the U.S. House of Representatives, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, made it crystal clear that our veterans – in particular those who depend on TRICARE – will not ...

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ARRA News Service: Today in Washington, D.C. - Mar 24, 2010 ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

H.R.4887 is now at the Senate but has not been acted upon because of the health care reconciliation bill. It is essential that the TRICARE for the active and retired military families be protected. In serving our country, ...

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H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act | capitol hill women

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act. Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on March 20, 2010. See the original post here: H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act · Google Bookmarks · TypePad Post · Google Reade

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Vanity: Time to Dust Off Supreme Court Precedence Bailey v. Drexel ...

2010-03-23T20:00:00Z

House lawmakers over the weekend voted to protect TRICARE and Defense non-appropriated fund health care beneficiaries from unintended consequences of national health reform. The exemption (H.R. 4887) applies to the health care coverage ...

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Tricare won't be affected by healthcare bill | Sara Horn

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

“However, to reassure our military service members and their families and make it perfectly clear that they will not be negatively affected by this legislation, my bill, H.R. 4887, explicitly states in law that these health plans meet ...

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obama health care - U.S. Military Campgrounds Discussion Forums

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

Tricare Is Exempt: Along with the health care reform legislation the House approved over the weekend, lawmakers voted 403 to zero on legislation (HR 4887) introduced by Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Mo.) to amend the Internal Revenue Code to term ...

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Veterans Are Exempt From HR 4887 Healthcare Legislation | MoonDog ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

In separate press releases from The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki, the new healthcare bill exempts veterans.

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VetVoice:: Who Disagrees with the VFW?

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

AMVETS leaders applaud the passing of H.R. 4887, introduced by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., that will protect specific health care benefits of military veterans, members of the Armed Forces and their families. ...

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Subject: obama health care - by: edphylkelly

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

Dunedin-Palm Harbor Post 2550-Newsletter » Blog Archive » House ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

introduced legislation, HR 4887, which would explicitly state that TRICARE and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) health plans meet all the health care requirements for individual health insurance currently under consideration by Congress. ...

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National Healthcare Bill Betrays Veterans - The Patriot Files Forums

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

To affirm that this is the case, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed HR 4887, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, which provides assurances to the American people that care provided to those in the military and their families ...

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Wounded Times: Vietnam Veterans of America Decries Health Care ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

“We thank and applaud passage of H.R. 4887 yesterday in the House of Representative, by a vote of 403-0. Passage of this bill ensures that health care programs for veterans, active duty military, retired military, ...

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Tricare won't be affected by healthcare bill | Sara Horn

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Decries Health Care Reform ...

2010-03-22T20:00:00Z

House Tracker: H R 2788: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

H R 4840: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ... H RES 1040: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agr... JOURNAL: On Approving the Journal - Passed! H R 4887: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass,... H R 1612: On Passage - Passed! ...

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House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill - GovCentral.com

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

The exemption (H.R. 4887) applies to the health care coverage provided by the Defense Department to military service members, retirees and their families. It clarifies the tax code to stipulate that coverage provided by Defense is ...

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House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill (3/21/10 ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

Now that the deed 'tis done, how will it affect you? (Part I ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

“Nobody knows what the fate of the health care bill will be tomorrow, but by supporting H.R. 4887, we will at least know that we have protected those men and women who sacrifice their lives to protect us. ...

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Now that the deed 'tis done, how will it affect you? (Part I ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

Health Care & Teabaggers: the War Against an Abstraction | Angry Bear

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

This (HR 4887) might be part of the package going to the Senate; it's not clear. House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=44847. Praedor Atrebates Mar 23, 2010 9:30:00 AM ...

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Villainous Company: A Strong Dose of Reality

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

It looks like HR 4887 "...explicitly states in law that these health plans [TRICARE and NAF health plans] meet the minimum requirements for individual health insurance..." and there's a good chance it'll pass overwhelmingly. ...

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REP. BOB FILNER SAYS HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL WILL NOT AFFECT VA ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

The exemption (HR 4887) applies to the health care coverage provided by the Defense Department to military service members, retirees and their families. It clarifies the tax code to stipulate that coverage provided by Defense is treated ...

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The Shad Plank: Wittman outlines reasons for voting against health ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

He voted to pass the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887) last Saturday. That bill explicitly states that TRICARE, DoD and Veterans Affairs health plan beneficiaries do not need to purchase new or additional coverage because the federal ...

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The Reserve Officer: House votes to exempt TRICARE from health ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

The Shad Plank: Glenn Nye and secretary of defense on health-care ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

He voted, along with Randy Forbes and Rob Wittman and every other member of the U.S. House on last Saturday, to pass the TRICARE Affirmation Act (H.R. 4887). That bill, and its identical Senate counterpart sponsored by Jim Webb, ...

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This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here » Blog Archive » Now ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: News

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

Skelton's bill, H.R. 4887, was approved Saturday by a 403-0 vote, and a Senate companion bill has since been introduced by Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, and who is a key member of ...

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Dunedin-Palm Harbor Post 2550-Newsletter » Blog Archive » VA and ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, who introduced H.R. 4887 to explicitly state in law that Tricare and other Defense Department nonappropriated fund health plans are protected from any health reforms currently under ...

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Gates' Roundabout Blessing of Health Care Reform « The Washington ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

The bill that fixed the problem, H.R. 4887, was introduced by Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton (D-Mo.), who is opposing the final bill. It passed 403-0. Ruth. One of the Republicans making remarks in the House in the run up ...

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This ain't Hell, but you can see it from here » Blog Archive » Now ...

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

The health P.R. battle has only begun - First Read - msnbc.com

2010-03-21T20:00:00Z

White House Assures Veterans Health Reform Will Not Reduce ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

VetVoice:: VFW Lies for the GOP, Attempts to Kill Health Care

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread 21 March 2010 | Conservative ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

The exemption (H.R. 4887) applies to the health care coverage provided by... more info... Catholic Biblical Apologetics: Handing On Divine Revelation: Vatican Council II. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:45:30 GMT ...

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Putting the Concerns of Our Veterans and Our Troops to Rest

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

In case any questions remained, yesterday's unanimous passage of HR 4887 in the US House of Representatives, the TRICARE Affirmation Act, made it crystal clear that our veterans – in particular those who depend on TRICARE - will not be ...

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"The Mother of ALL Unfunded Mandates"– Watch C-Span.org NOW ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Putting the Concerns of Our Veterans and Our Troops to Rest | The ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Putting the Concerns of Our Veterans and Our Troops to Rest

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Tricare reportedly not protected by Obamacare

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

(Update: Shortly after posting this, HR 4887 was approved by the House, will applies to the health care coverage provided by the Defense Department to military service members, retirees and their families. It clarifies the tax code to ...

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Putting the Concerns of Our Veterans and Our Troops to Rest

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

House votes to exempt TRICARE from health reform bill

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

The exemption (HR 4887) applies to the health care coverage provided by the Defense Department to military service... Defense Industrial Base - House Armed Services Committee: Skelton to Introduce Legislation to Protect TRICARE.

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Health Insurance Reform Will Not Harm Military or Veterans' Health ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

“We thank and applaud passage of HR 4887 yesterday in the House of Representative, by a vote of 403-0. Passage of this bill ensures that health care programs for veterans, active duty military, retired military, ...

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HR4887

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage. (03/20/2010 legislative day) 12 Vote(s)

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The Gavel » Blog Archive » Health Insurance Reform Will Not Harm ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

White House Assures Veterans Health Reform Will Not Reduce ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Just my little piece of the world: Some of the LIes Being Told and ...

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

American Veteran Online: AMVETS' Statement on Health Care Reform

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

Kelly said AMVETS will continue to monitor the debate to ensure the Senate version of H.R. 4887 also passes. AMVETS leaders will continue to follow the health care debate, as the House of Representatives plans to vote on the health care ...

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Voting Against Health Care? Tell us the REAL reason. - MOMocrats™

2010-03-20T20:00:00Z

However, to reassure our military service members and their families and make it perfectly clear that they will not be negatively affected by this legislation, my bill, H.R. 4887, explicitly states in law that these health plans meet ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR4887

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act regarding HR4887 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage ...

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House Roll Call #152 Details - OpenCongress

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

H.R.4887: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that health coverage provided by the Department of Defense is treated as minimal essential coverage. Back to Main Bill Page. March 20, 2010 Roll call number 152 in the House ...

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Defense Industrial Base: House Armed Services Committee: House ...

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

delivered the statement below on the House floor urging his colleagues to support his legislation, H.R. 4887, which would explicitly state that TRICARE and nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the health care requirements ...

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Dust Up Over Tricare

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

delivered the statement below on the House floor urging his colleagues to support his legislation, HR 4887, which would explicitly state that TRICARE and nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the health care requirements ...

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House Armed Services Committee: House Approves Legislation to ...

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R ...

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act Ayes: 403. Nays: 0. Result: Passed. Roll Call Details. Open Congress : Recent Votes. http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/all. View post: ...

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House Roll Call #152 Details - OpenCongress

2010-03-19T20:00:00Z

The Republican Cloakroom

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

6. H.R. 4887 - TRICARE Affirmation Act (Rep. Skelton - Ways and Means). Y 403, N 0. 7. H.Con.Res. 222 - Recognizing the leadership and historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to ...

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VFW: VA, Tricare Protection Promises Need Repeating

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

Veterans gt screwed by Da Dims, again - The Patriot Files Forums

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

House Armed Services Committee: Skelton Introduces Legislation to ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

However, to reassure our military service members and their families and make it perfectly clear that they will not be negatively affected by this legislation, my bill, H.R. 4887, explicitly states that TRICARE and the NAF health plans ...

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Defense Industrial Base: House Armed Services Committee: Skelton ...

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

released the following statement today after introducing H.R. 4887, Health Coverage Provided by the Department of Defense, a bill that would explicitly state that TRICARE and nonappropriated fund (NAF) health plans meet all of the ...

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The Republican Cloakroom

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

Washington, Mar 20 - Saturday, March 20, 2010 H.R. 4887 TRICARE Affirmation Act - Suspension. Y 403, N 0. Approval of the Journal. Y 211, N 186. H.Res. 1040 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Donald Harington for his contributions ...

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VFW: VA, Tricare Protection Promises Need Repeating

2010-03-18T20:00:00Z

H.R.4887: TRICARE Affirmation Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

2010-03-18T01:00:00Z