I am writing this letter in support of the National Housing Trust Fund. The trust fund will enable the creation and preservation of housing for individuals who are low income. It is a permanent program with dedicated source(s) of funding not subject to the annual appropriations process. Funding sources under consideration will not compete with annual HUD appropriation. At least 90% of the funds must be used for the...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 2740 / S. 3189: Transportation Assistance Grants. This bill would expand urbanized area formula grants program to include public transit projects: (1) in urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000, and urbanized areas with a population between 200,000 and 400,000, if the state or regional authority that provides public transportation for the area operates...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 1443 / S. 584: Complete Streets Act of 2009. This bill would require each State Department of Transportation to develop a policy which explicitly requires all federally funded projects to be with certain exceptions, to accommodate the safety and convenience of all users in accordance with certain “complete street principles.” This term defines Federal, state, local, or...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 1708 / S. 700: Ending the Medicare Waiting Period Act of 2009.To amend Title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits for those in need of immediate life-saving medical treatment. Additionally, for those with a non-life threatening condition, the waiting period will be...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 1721 / S. 697: CLASS Act: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act
This provision of the Health Care Reform Bill will facilitate the development of a voluntary long-term care insurance program. Money will be collected for this program via voluntary payroll deductions. Individuals will be able to use the money accrued to assist with paying home care to...
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Please add Community First Choice Option provision of the Health Care Reform Bill will enable states to amend their State Medicaid plan to include the option to receive home and community based services. This will enable individuals to remain in their homes rather than being forced to go into institutions. States who choose the Community First Choice Option would receive an increase in Federal Medical Assistance...
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I am writing this letter in support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 / Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.These new laws which form what was known as the Health Care Reform Bill will provide significant changes to the healthcare system. Specifically, the Act will enable people with pre-existing conditions to obtain insurance via a high-risk pool. The Act will also prevent...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 1205 / S. 493: Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. The Act would create accounts to be used for expenditures such as home modifications, assistive technology. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish tax-exempt ABLE accounts for individuals with a disability to pay certain expenses of such individuals, including expenses for education, housing, transportation,...
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I am writing this letter in support of the bill H.R. 4247 / S. 2860: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion Act of 2009. This bill would prohibit elementary and secondary school personnel from managing any student by using any mechanical or chemical restraint, physical restraint or escort that restricts breathing, or aversive behavioral intervention that compromises student health and safety.
o Students with...
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I do not support the Financial Reform Bill. Please vote no on this bill. This bill has little in it that will help our economy or the root causes of the economic meltdown. It will allow the Government to take over more of the private sector and control more of our lives. Vote no on this...
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