Saturday, November 07, 2009

HCR: The bill, the lies, the hypotheticals

I have read the summary of the HealthCare Reform Bill. Since I blog about it, I feel I have to know exactly what is in it. By having read it, it makes it easier to identify fraudulent reports from other sources.

Already there is much lying on the floor of the chambers regarding the bill and I suspect even after the law is passed, we will continue to get an avalanche of lies and mostly hypotheticals. I’ll just sit back, smiling and say to myself in all confidence, “You lie!” even calling a hypothetical a lie just to be contrary eventhough I would not be able to prove it.
My Favorite part: SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATION IN PART B - TEXT OF THE AMENDMENT 
The revision modifies the biofuel tax credit provision in the manager’s amendment.  Second, it would authorize HHS grants to assist in acquiring or developing medical schools in areas in need of medical professionals.  The recipient would have to prove it has substantial non-federal funds to develop the medical school.  It authorizes $100 million a year for five years.  Third, it would modify provisions relating to FTC enforcement authority in patent settlement cases.  Finally, it authorizes HHS to establish a demonstration program to make incentive payments for public health workers to work in areas with health professional shortages.  The revision would authorize such sums as are necessary for five years.  
H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for Act
And
H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
http://rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=4498

Hat tip, http://mcjoan.dailykos.com/
As always,
BB

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