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11/7/2009La Camara de Representantes Aprueba Legislacion Historica de Reforma de Cuidados de Salud: La Watson Resalta Que el Proyecto de Ley Reduce Costos y Reduce el Déficit - Washington, D.C.—Hoy la Cámara de Representantes aprobó un proyecto de ley histórico que reforma el sistema de seguros médicos de nuestra nación, reduce el déficit y expande el acceso a cuidados médicos a costo accesible, y de calidad para casi todos los estadounidenses. El proyecto de Ley de Cuidados Médicos a Costo Accesible para Estados Unidos ofrece seguridad y estabilidad para todos los estadounidenses, reduce costos, mejora la cobertura y mantiene nuestras opciones de doctores, hospitales y planes de salud. Esta legislación es crucial para la comunidad hispana, ya que una tercera parte de los latinos en los Estados Unidos no tienen seguro médico y tan sólo 41 por ciento de los latinos tienen cobertura a través de su lugar de trabajo, comparado con 71 por ciento de la población blanca no-hispana. ...view more
11/7/2009
House Passes Historic Healthcare Reform Bill: Rep. Watson Commends Bill for Lowering Costs, Reducing Deficit -
Washington, DC – Today, House Democrats passed an historic bill that reforms our nation’s health insurance system, brings down the deficit and expands access to affordable, quality health care to nearly every American. The Affordable Health Care for America Act offers security and stability to all Americans, reduces costs, improves coverage and preserves our choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans.
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11/5/2009
Rep. Watson Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers' Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief to Stimulate Local Economy -
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Watson voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to millions of workers, families, and businesses nationwide.
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11/5/2009
Rep. Watson Announces Health Insurance Reform Will Strengthen Coverage, Lower Costs for Seniors: AARP Endorses House Democrats Health Insurance Reform Bill -
Washington, DC- As the U.S. House of Representatives prepares to vote on health insurance reform, the nearly 40 million-member American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has endorsed the bill. AARP cites benefits for America’s seniors, including strengthening Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs by closing the “donut hole,” and improving the coordination and quality of care.
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