On February 22 President Obama released his plan for comprehensive health care reform. Click here to read a summary.
The U.S. Senate health care reform proposal contains many significant improvements. Click here to read an analysis of this proposal, which will likely be the basis for reform as the process goes forward.
Click here to read a summary of the Manager’s Amendment to the U.S. Senate proprosal to reform health care.
Seven provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), passed in February, are keeping approximately 105,000 Missourians from falling into poverty this year. Click here to read a news release about a new report new report from the Washington, DC-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
On October 23, 2009 Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced details in H.R. 3692, the federal health care reform bill that will be brought to the House floor. This bill goes beyond previous bills to enact positive health care reform. Click here to view details.
Click here to learn the facts about what federal health care reform really means for Missouri families.
The Congress and President Obama have stated that they are committed to ensuring that federal health care reform is fully funded. Click here to learn more about proposed funding measures.
The America’s Affordable Health Choices Act would provide significant benefits to Missourians. Click here to read about the top 6 reasons why Missouri’s Congressional Delegation should say YES to proposed efforts to assure that all Missourians have access to affordable, quality health care no matter who they work for, how much they earn, where they live, or whether they are healthy or sick.
The Federal government implements, manages and supports a wide variety of programs through the federal budget process. Understanding the process is important because our public investments are the clearest indication of our national priorities. Click here to learn more about the federal budget process.
The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a summary of the issues being discussed.
The U.S. Congress is currently considering significant reforms for the health care system, including how to insure all Americans. Click here to read a report on how this reform can be funded.
Organizations across Missouri urge U.S. Senate to strengthen Medicaid. Click here to read the letter to the Senate Finance Committee.
MBP report tracks state use of Federal Recovery Funds. Click here to see how the funds were allocated in Missouri.
