Federal Issues

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. Read More

Click here to learn the facts about what federal health care reform really means for Missouri families. Read More

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. Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

Organizations across Missouri urge U.S. Senate to strengthen Medicaid. Click here to read the letter to the Senate Finance Committee. Read More

MBP report tracks state use of Federal Recovery Funds. Click here to see how the funds were allocated in Missouri. Read More