If signed into law, the PRIME Act would increase fraud prevention efforts within Medicare and Medicaid. Among other things, it would enact stronger fraud penalties, curb mistaken payments, phase out the practice of “pay ...
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S. 1123, Preventing and Reducing Improper Medicare and Medicaid Expenditures (PRIME) Act
If signed into law, the PRIME Act would increase fraud prevention efforts within Medicare and Medicaid. Among other things, it would enact stronger fraud penalties, curb mistaken payments, phase out the practice of “pay ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 28, 2013
This week, the Senate voted in favor of the “Gang of Eight’s” comprehensive immigration reform bill, which includes one provision that The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) strongly supports. In addition, one key bill gained ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 21, 2013
This week, Members of Congress continued to focus on comprehensive immigration reform. In the meantime, The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) legislative team met with several Members of Congress and their top aides, and ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 14, 2013
This week, comprehensive immigration reform remained the center of attention for Members of the Senate. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw three key bills gain new cosponsors. Senate Begins Debate on I ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 7, 2013
Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill this week to a busy schedule, and many kept their focus on comprehensive immigration reform. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw three key bills gain new cospon ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 31, 2013
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for the Memorial Day holiday. Meanwhile, the Social Security and Medicare Trustees released their annual report on Friday, one key bill was re-introduced, and two bills gained new ...
H.R. 2154, CPI for Seniors Act
If signed into law, the CPI for Seniors Act would mandate the monthly formulation and publication of a consumer price index specifically for senior citizens, for the purpose of establishing an accurate Social Security co ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 24, 2013
This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “Gang of Eight’s” immigration reform bill by a vote of thirteen to five. In addition, two House Ways and Means Subcommittees held hearings on entitlement reform, and ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 17, 2013
This week, The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) Board of Trustees traveled to Capitol Hill to host a Welcome Reception and to meet with several lawmakers and their top aides. In addition, Members of the Senate overwhelm ...
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