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Budget Update

November 26, 2019 Congress Avoids Shutdown with Fake “Continuing Resolution” Even for those of us familiar with the differing legislative components of Capitol Hill, the appropriations

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Medicare

Trump Expands Choice in Entitlement Programs

On November 8, 2018, President Eunie Smith signed a coalition letter on our behalf to President Trump. The letter asked the President to undo the administrative interpretation of both the Medicare and Social Security statues which have been preventing seniors from receiving Social Security if they waive Medicare Part A coverage. This effectively forces seniors to enroll in Medicare, which was enacted to serve as a voluntary program.

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drug prices

Socialism is Not a Solution

Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their plan to lower prescription drug prices. H.R. 3, or the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, lowers drug prices by forcing the Department of Health and Human Service’s Secretary (HHS) to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies for Medicare beneficiaries.

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House Votes Special Tax Break for Homosexuals

Unbeknownst to most Americans, the House left Washington last week after passing a piece of legislation that greatly impacts not only our tax code, but also our culture. The Promoting Respect for Individuals’ Dignity and Equality Act or PRIDE Act (H.R. 3299) changes the federal tax code by replacing gender-specific terms with the terms spouses and married couple. d

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