Government
Simply Being a Woman is No Longer a Preexisting Condition: August 1st, 2012, Essential Preventive Health Care Services
Previously some insurance companies did not cover these preventive services for women at all under their health plans, while some women had to pay deductibles or copays for the care they needed to stay healthy. The new rules in the health care law requiring coverage of these services take effect at the next renewal date – on or after Aug. 1, 2012 — for most health insurance plans. more »
In Search of a Job: Criminal Records as Barriers to Employment
Amy L. Solomon relates her testimony: I am writing this letter … out of desperation and to tell you a little about the struggles of re-entering society as a convicted felon." Thus began a letter that made its way to me at the US Department of Justice. "I have had numerous interviews and sent out more than 200 resumes for jobs which I am more than qualified. I have had denial after denial because of my felony." more »
Veterans' Benefits, Child Protection For Adoptive Parents and Against Child Pornography
Senator Patty Murray testifies: “Many of these veterans dream of one day starting a family. But with the injuries they’ve sustained on the battlefield that may not be possible without some extra help ... My bill will help make real the dream of starting a family by authorizing VA to provide advanced fertility treatment to severely wounded veterans." more »
Job Hunting: Titles and Salaries of White House Office Employees
Since 1995, the White House has been required to deliver a report to Congress listing the title and salary of every White House Office employee. This report also contains the title and salary details of administration officials who work at the Office of Policy Development, including the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council. more »
