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H.R.2465 Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Nov 30, 2011 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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    • Work Comp Roundup - Reduce Your Workers Compensation ... - July 23, 2012 by Ralph Slighter - The House passed legislation (H.R. 2465) in November of 2011 that would make minor changes in FECA, but the Senate passed legislation in April of 2012 (S. 1789) that would, as part of Postal Service reform, make some ...

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      As noted by Ralph Slighter on July 23, 2012, "The House passed legislation (H.R. 2465) in November of 2011 that would make minor changes in FECA, but the Senate passed legislation in April of 2012 (S. 1789) that would, as part of Postal Service reform, make some ..." (/url?q=http://blog.reduceyourworkerscomp.com/2012/07/changes-to-feca-reflected-at-this-years-federal-workers-compensation-conference/%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dchanges-to-feca-reflected-at-this-years-federal-workers-compensation-conference&sa=U&ei=3NkVUKysA4Si8QTKu4C4DA&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNENsIdT7rvBVCwsLE57nFLJJOhGAA)
    • Work Comp Roundup - Reduce Your Workers Compensation ... - July 23, 2012 by Ralph Slighter - The House passed legislation (H.R. 2465) in November of 2011 that would make minor changes in FECA, but the Senate passed legislation in April of 2012 (S. 1789) that would, as part of Postal Service reform, make some ...

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      As noted by Ralph Slighter on July 23, 2012, "The House passed legislation (H.R. 2465) in November of 2011 that would make minor changes in FECA, but the Senate passed legislation in April of 2012 (S. 1789) that would, as part of Postal Service reform, make some ..." (/url?q=http://blog.reduceyourworkerscomp.com/2012/07/changes-to-feca-reflected-at-this-years-federal-workers-compensation-conference/%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dchanges-to-feca-reflected-at-this-years-federal-workers-compensation-conference&sa=U&ei=jeAOUPHUJY642QWMtYHYBg&ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNG2Jq6HSWcivjUDjkTzZLcg9YkfMA)
    • APWU e-Team Member Update - April 25, 2012 by Admin - Title III of the bill, proposed by Senator Collins (R-ME), contains draconian cuts to FECA benefits and substitutes the provisions of a bipartisan house-passed bill, H.R.2465. This amendment unfortunately failed to surpass the ...

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      As noted by Admin on April 25, 2012, "Title III of the bill, proposed by Senator Collins (R-ME), contains draconian cuts to FECA benefits and substitutes the provisions of a bipartisan house-passed bill, H.R.2465. This amendment unfortunately failed to surpass the ..." (/url?q=http://springfieldmoapwu.com/2012/04/apwu-e-team-member-update/&sa=U&ei=CvSfT6O_OIri2AWGqM3VAg&ved=0CDgQmAEwBA&usg=AFQjCNFnzrzBRW2oV54zTbWI2ng5a_mOOA)

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    • House passes federal workers' comp bill - November 28, 2011 by GovExec.com - The bipartisan bill (H.R. 2465) would streamline the claims process for those workers who sustain a traumatic injury in a designated armed conflict zone, label injuries sustained due to terrorism as war-risk hazards, and provide $6,000 in benefits for ...

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      As noted by GovExec.com on November 28, 2011, "The bipartisan bill (H.R. 2465) would streamline the claims process for those workers who sustain a traumatic injury in a designated armed conflict zone, label injuries sustained due to terrorism as war-risk hazards, and provide $6,000 in benefits for ..." (http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/1111/112911kl1.htm)
    • The morning after ... You did what? - November 25, 2011 by FederalNewsRadio.com - According to Life's Little Mysteries, wild turkeys can fly at short bursts of as much as 55 mph. The House is scheduled to take up H.R. 2465 Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, which aims to modify the definition of "medical ..

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      As noted by FederalNewsRadio.com on November 25, 2011, "According to Life's Little Mysteries, wild turkeys can fly at short bursts of as much as 55 mph. The House is scheduled to take up H.R. 2465 Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, which aims to modify the definition of "medical .." (http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=722&sid=2645638)
    • House to vote on bill modifying FECA - November 25, 2011 by FederalNewsRadio.com - On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the House is scheduled to take up H.R. 2465 Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, which aims to modify the definition of "medical, surgical, and hospital supplies" as it relates FECA. If enacted, advanced ...

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      As noted by FederalNewsRadio.com on November 25, 2011, "On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the House is scheduled to take up H.R. 2465 Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act, which aims to modify the definition of "medical, surgical, and hospital supplies" as it relates FECA. If enacted, advanced ..." (http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=178&sid=2645534)
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