2008-09-08T00:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5521 tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-08:/action/170501 2008-09-08T00:00:00Z To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2009, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/action/167036 2008-07-22T00:00:00Z An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/166449 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-275. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/166176 2008-07-15T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 15, 2008: Vetoed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/166175 2008-07-10T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 10, 2008: Presented to President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-09:/action/165582 2008-07-09T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 09, 2008: Cleared for White House. tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/161720 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/161686 2008-06-20T00:00:00Z To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/158451 2008-05-22T00:00:00Z To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-15:/action/157436 2008-05-15T00:00:00Z Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/action/156160 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance veterans' benefits, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-30:/action/151991 2008-04-30T00:00:00Z A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/action/151654 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z A bill to provide permanent treatment authority for participants in Department of Defense chemical and biological testing conducted by Deseret Test Center and an expanded study of the health impact of Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-15:/action/150007 2008-04-15T00:00:00Z To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-09:/action/149424 2008-04-09T00:00:00Z A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-07:/action/147015 2008-03-07T00:00:00Z An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/action/146875 2008-03-06T00:00:00Z To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-05:/action/146714 2008-03-05T00:00:00Z A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/145812 2008-02-14T00:00:00Z A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-29:/action/141737 2007-12-29T00:00:00Z A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes.<br /><br />December 29, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-173.