...During Former President Obama’s presidency, he had did two good acts and one bad act. The first good act was lowering the unemployment rate. During his eight-year term, within six of those years, he “Rescued the country from the Great Recession, cutting the unemployment rate from 10% to 4.7%”(Perry). This was an important achievement for Obama because before he was elected, the country was suffering from an economic decline because of the Bush administration. Obama effectively “saved” the United States by lowering the rate by a tremendous 5.3%. By cutting this rate in half meant that more Americans were earning money, which leads to a better economy and less homeless people on the street. Another good act that Obama did during his presidency...
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...avert a government shutdown[->0] after midnight action in the House to delay President Obama[->1]'s healthcare law[->2], with both parties trading accusations Sunday about who would be to blame for an impasse. Neither the House nor Senate[->3] planned to meet Sunday, with fewer than 36 hours left to approve a new stopgap spending measure. Instead, members of Congress[->4] fanned out to the TV networks' Sunday news shows to react to mostly party-line votes the House took overnight to again send the spending bill back to the Senate with provisions to undermine the Affordable Care Act. Republicans[->5] have insisted that such provisions be part of any deal to keep federal agencies open once the new budget year begins Tuesday. Sen. Ted Cruz[->6] (R-Texas), who has assumed a lead role among conservatives in pursuing the “defund or delay” strategy, repeatedly argued Sunday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid[->7] (D-Nev.) now stands in the way of a resolution. Cruz accused Reid of using "brute political force" to resist any changes in the healthcare law, which Cruz described as the "biggest job-killer in this country." "So far Majority Leader Harry Reid has essentially told the House of Representatives[->8] and the American people, 'Go jump in a lake,' " Cruz said on NBC's "Meet The Press." "If we have a shutdown, it will only be because when the Senate comes back, Harry Reid says, 'I refuse even to talk.' " Reid on Saturday called the Republicans' latest offer — a one-year...
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...Delivery of Human Service 6/29/2015 University of Phoenix Factors Influencing Social Policy Paper For the social policy assignment we chose to research an ad for the Affordable Care Act, also known as, Obamacare. This is a very touchy subject for the nation. We wanted to find an ad that used a fun way to present the Act in a lighter way. We thought that this ad accomplished that. Plus roller derby is always cool because it shows the strength that women can possess. When critiquing the ad we described the ad, assessed if the ad accurately portrayed the social policy, and the pros and cons of the ad. The ad that we have chosen for this assignment features the Roller Derby team members Sylivia’s Wrath, Craazy LuLu and Harper Bizarre Hell on Wheels of team Pain Killers. They ladies are looking very tough. Instead of the slogan got milk? It says got insurance? The words that are displayed next to the girls say that derby is dangerous and if you are going to play them you better have insurance so that you can be treated after they are finished. The ad also says that they have insurance and you too can have insurance thanks to Obamacare. The roller derby advertisement does not accurately portray the Affordable Health Care Act obamacare. The advertisement does not tell you that you have to have health care by March 2014. The advertisement does not tell you can purchase new coverage plans at any time. The advertisement does not tell you that if you have special circumstances...
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...chance to prove to the American people that this is a better and affordable health care law and should be allowed to be passed. This paper explains the benefits and advantages of Obamacare and also compares Obamacare to the health care system we previously had. OBAMACARE In recent years, there have been several political controversies and court proceedings on the Affordable Care Act: Obamacare. On March 23rd 2010 President Obama signed the affordable care act into law putting in place comprehensive reforms that improves access to affordable health coverage for everyone. We are now left with the question, is Obamacare a law that will benefit the people of this country, and how can we benefit from this law. I think Obamacare has given rise to many benefits which includes Protecting Consumer Rights, Better Access to Care with Affordable Coverage, the Strengthening and Expansion of Medicare and Medicaid. Obamacare protects the rights of people by preventing the discrimination of people with preexisting conditions. In the past, insurance companies have turned down people with preexisting conditions: They deny coverage to children who had asthma and were born with heart defects, or deny coverage to some seniors with chronic diseases like cancer and heart problems. Besides, they also put a life time cap on the amount of care they would pay for or cancel your coverage when you are sick. But the affordable care act creates a new patient bill of rights that protect people from this...
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...Health Care Bill and Impact on the Community Health care in the United States is a serious issue that involves all individuals and families alike. Many individuals and families in the United States are unable to receive accessible, affordable and quality health care treatment even though they work each day. Low income levels and a volatile, unstable economy is the cause of many middle class or impoverished individuals and families not being able to receive health care benefits. For many years, politicians have discussed the reformation of the health care system in the United States and H.R. 3950 will surely help the health care system and individuals and families with health care treatment. According to Holland (2010), the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was created for individuals and families to ensure that all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care and will help create the transformation within the health care system that is necessary to contain cost. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is suppose to provide coverage for more Americans and reduce the deficiency over the next ten years and beyond. According to Holland (2010), The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act contains nine titles addressing essential components of reform in: • Quality, affordable health care for all Americans; • The role of public programs; • Improving the quality and efficiency of health care; • Prevention of chronic disease and improving public...
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...Foundation, a nonpartisan health-care-policy research organization, says only 27 percent of the public has been following the 2010 health reform debate closely. Despite this, more than half (56 percent) of Americans think health reform is more important than ever. Very smart people are zoning out of the health care reform debate because they think it’s just too complicated. The complexities of US health reform are a problem, because American citizens and politicians cannot make good decisions about an issue they do not clearly understand or have been misinformed. Defining the goals of reform is relatively easy. Implementing them is tough and that’s where people are made to feel stupid - partly by special interest groups who intentionally or unintentionally confuse the debate. According to John Lapook in an article posted on CBS News.com, at least one senator admits he has no intention of reading it. "I don't expect to actually read the legislative language because . . . the legislative language is among the more confusing things I've ever read in my life," Sen. Thomas Carper (D-Del.) quotes to online news service in the article. Carper told CBSnews.com that the bill was "incomprehensible" and "hard stuff to understand. Carper stated he doubts his fellow members of the Senate Finance Committee will read their handiwork either. The article states that the committee is drafting a summary of the awkwardly worded bill, which is aimed at providing affordable health insurance to all...
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...-We Will be speaking about Obamacare * National health care plan aimed at reforming the American health care system. * ‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’ (official name) * Signed in 2010 * Provide more Americans with affordable health care * Increase the rate of health insurance coverage * It also aims to regulate the health insurance industry and reducing spending in health care. * Insurance companies required to offer the same premium to all applicants of the same age and geographical location without regard to gender or most pre-existing conditions (excluding tobacco use). * Less competition * Lower pay for providers. * Increased coverage may actually raise health care costs. * Those who don't purchase insurance, and don't qualify for Medicaid or subsidies, will be assessed a tax of $95 * About 4 million people will wind up paying the tax rather than purchase health insurance. * Taxes will be raised on one million individuals * Pharmaceutical companies will pay an extra $84.8 billion in fees over the next ten years to pay for the ‘hole’ * About 4 million people will wind up paying the tax rather than purchase health insurance. * Taxes will be raised on one million individuals * Pharmaceutical companies will pay an extra $84.8 billion in fees over the next ten years to pay for the ‘hole’ * Over 50 million Americans previously could not afford health insurance * When sickness finally...
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...are; finding the right staff and keeping up with the changing regulatory environment. According to Conner (2013) one of the biggest challenges faced by organizations today is, “finding the right staff, retaining them, and ensuring they buy into the vision of the organization” (Finding the right staff). The key is to figure out how to deal with individual personalities, what motivates each employee, and develop the management accordingly. The other problem is the changing regulations regarding environment. According to Conner (2013), “the problems to be solved are to understand the meaning of regulation in your industry, its implications for your business, and to develop the skills necessary to deal with it. Two key areas are taxes and health care” (Regulation). The hiring process within an organization is one of the most important tasks to be fulfilled. The difference between good employees and great employees can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of the company. Great employees possess a habit of success and find ways of completing their jobs where good employees see an obstacle as a dead end. Competency is a must for a great employee. They must have knowledge and understanding of the position they are being hired for, know how to execute that knowledge, and be willing to commit to applying both. Servant leaders will tend to focus on how a person delivered the results they did, where standard leaders will focus on what the results were. Competency is an inherited trait...
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...Running head: AMERICA’S AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE CHOICES OF 2009 1 America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009: Advanced Care Directives Denise Renna Ball State University Abstract This paper explores Section 1233 of Health Related (H.R.) Bill 3200, America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009, introduced to the House of Representatives. Under this section of the bill, the Qualified Health Benefit Package (QHBP) would be required to explain end-of-life planning to individuals who seek this information. Currently physicians are not reimbursed for providing end-of-life planning for individuals on Medicare. Some larger groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) are in favor of passing the bill. This paper examines groups in favor of the bill as presenting opposition from other groups regarding this piece of legislation. America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009: Advanced Care Directives Health Related Bill The House of Representatives introduced H.R. bill 3200: America’s Affordable Health Care Choices of 2009 on July 14, 2009, as a means “to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes” (H.R. 3200-111th Congress, 2009). HR 3200 is an active bill that was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, and Budget,...
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...Committee of Education and Workforce: The committee’s jurisdiction is over education and labor. The Committee on Education and Labor also oversees federal programs dealing with education at all levels from preschool through high school to higher education. The first Committee was established on March 21, 1867 after the Civil War and the growth of American industry. The Committee in December 19, 1883, was divided into two standing committees which were the committee on education and committee on labor. In January 2, 1947, the Legislative Reorganization Act again combined the Committees and it renamed the Committee on Education and Labor. On January 4, 1995, the Committee was renamed again to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. The committee again was renamed finally on January 7, 1997, the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The committee of Education and Workforce has four subcommittees which are Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. In the committee there are seventeen Democrats and twenty-three Republicans. The chairman for this committee is Congressman John Kline for Minnesota. The issues and priorities for this committee during the 112th Congressional Session is giving employers the certainty, flexibility, and freedom to create jobs, and to conducted...
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...Obama Care The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a United States federal statute that Barack Obama implemented during his first term of presidency. It was signed into law in 2010. This act is informally known as Obama Care, Obama’s Health Care Reform, The Affordable Care Act, or is abbreviated as PPACA. Although it has many different names, it is all the same thing; an attempt to improve the healthcare system of the United States. The main goal of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is to make insurance services available to the 32 million Americans who currently do not have it, and to make it more affordable (a role in which the name assumes). Although it is uncertain right now what this will look like in the years to come, we will see how this is played out starting in 2014. Obama Care, prospectively, will have great effects on a range of age groups. The main focus of Obama’s healthcare reform is to make insurance available to those who previously could not access it; no matter the reason. If viewed chronologically, the first age group it will benefit are the children(mid-teens and younger). According to the White House, there are 17.6 million children with preexisting conditions. Previously, these children would be denied coverage from insurance companies based on said conditions. Obama’s reform changes that and makes it illegal to deny anyone healthcare based on preexisting health issues or risks of therefor. With Obama Care in effect, these...
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...The Plan Obama’s ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol was filled with traditional pomp and pageantry. Obama swore in January 21, 2013 for the public. He delivered a speech that previewed the priorities that he intends to pursue for his second-term (Tribune Newspaper, n.d.). His priorities include things like: gun rights, budget plans, and jobs for America. Obama is calling to give a fair shot to the middle class (Dorning, 2013). The Affordable Care Act is also in his plan for the next four years. Obama propose the “The Budget Plan”. Jobs for America, the middle class, and affordable care were discussed in this plan. Amy Goodman stated, “President Obama has unveiled a budget plan seeking to trim the federal deficit by cutting or eliminating over 200 federal programs, many dedicated to social services and education.” The Budget was a $3.7 trillion proposal that would cut funding in half for the IHEAP (Income Home Energy Assistance Program). This program subsidizes heating costs for low-income Americans. President Obama called for a freeze on annual domestic spending over the next few years. The Budget Plan also calls for cutting $300 million from community development block grants. Obama’s plan includes two modest tax hikes for banks and oil companies. However, the Budget does not only include those things. The Budget implements the tight discretionary spending caps that Obama signed into law in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Barack also wanted to limit an expansion of...
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...and close down due to the government shutdown. The last shutdown occurred in 1995 under the Clinton administration. This time, almost twenty years later, the shutdown of 2013 resulted because, in the words of current President Barack Obama, “one faction, of one party, in one house of Congress, in one branch of government [...] didn’t like one law” (Bruce). This faction’s members highly opposed Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Art, also known as Obamacare, believing it to be unconstitutional. While Obamacare is now undergoing much debate by both Republicans and Democrats despite its approval back in 2010, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives held the American budget as hostage in order to delay the Act which unnecessarily furloughed thousands of federal workers, caused economic difficulties, and potentially legitimized extortion. While some would argue that it was reasonable, the sixteen day long government shutdown was an unnecessary one instigated by a small group of rich citizens and was forced upon the American public in order to defund the Affordable Care Act (which, ironically, was not even affected by the shutdown as its online marketplaces went live, with trouble, unfortunately, at...
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...The speech deals with themes such as the racial tensions, races in general and inequality in America. Big parts of the speech are based on Obama’s personal story. He is the child of a mixed marriage, and being married to a black woman hasn’t prevented him from being successful. That, Obama claims, wouldn’t be possible in any other country besides America and it’s an example of what American culture is truly like. Obama claims that the key to solve America’s problems can only be found in the unity of American society, which as different as it is still shares the same foundation and hopes according to him. Obama hopes to heal America’s racial wounds and move forward from a negative past, in a positive manner In March 2010, President Obama signed comprehensive health reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), into law. The law makes preventive care—including family planning and related services—more accessible and affordable for many Americans (www.hhs.gov, 2013).” The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPCA), or Affordable Care Act (ACA) for short, is the new health care reform law in America and is often called by its nick-name Obamacare because it was implemented during President Barack Obama’s presidency. Before the ACA Obama Care also known as the Affordable care Act is a nationwide health care plan that is aimed primarily to alter the American health. Obamacare primary focus is to regulate the health insurance industry create a reduction in the...
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...attempts to keep a fair playing field among competitors in similar businesses (Ftc Guide To Antitrust Laws, 2008). With the current health care debate issues concerning anti trust laws are also an issue for concern. A major facet of President Obama’s health care reform is for those within the health care community from providers to drug companies to commit on some level to keeping down cost. According to the New York Times, “Any agreement among competitors with regard to prices or price increases — even if they set a maximum — would raise legal concerns” (Pear, 2006) Anti-trust laws are imperative to keep the market competitive regardless of the type of business one runs. However, especially in terms of medical care it is important that issues, such as price gouging do not take place because of the large number of people who struggle with health care cost. Unfair business practices are always a point within business constantly under monitoring and creating changes because of said monitoring. Health care is essential to the everyday lives of the American people, from those who can afford to pay cash for their medical services to those who use public assistance, and everyone in between. If any area of business needs to stay abreast of issues concerning anti trust laws and monopoly health care is number one because of the domino effect health care can have on the economy (Jost, 2009). Another aspect of anti trust laws is the ability to keep the market competitive. In the instance...
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