National Health Reform Resources
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT has launched a new section on our website highlighting National Health Reform. This frequently-updated page will help you keep informed of the latest National Health Reform news and progress, especially focused on how reform could impact children and families. You can also view summaries of current legislation under consideration by Congress, and access links to policy resources.
Click here to visit our National Health Reform webpage.
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Upcoming House Finance Committee Hearings on State Budget
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A series of House Finance Committee hearings this week and next will focus on the Governor's Corrective Action Plan for the state budget. The Human Service Cabinet Departments FY 2010 Corrective Action Plan Hearing will take place Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:00 am, in the Trainor Hearing Room (Room 35) of the State House.
For a complete listing of other Corrective Action Plan Hearings being held this week, click here.
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Television Show Features Senator Jack Reed on Health Care
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Recently, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Executive Director Elizabeth Burke Bryant welcomed Senator Jack Reed as a guest on the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT television show. During this episode, Senator Reed addressed the success of the CHIP program, national health reform, education, and other important topics relevant to Rhode Island children and families. Click here to view the episode.
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Poverty Institute's Budget Rhode Map Conference to Feature Cindy Mann as Presenter
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The Poverty Institute's third annual Budget Rhode Map conference is Friday, January 8th, 2010, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. The Budget Rhode Map conference is a unique opportunity to hear from local and national experts on state fiscal policy issues. This year, the featured presenter is Cindy Mann, the Director for the Center for Medicaid and State Operations, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Registration and conference information is now available online at www.budgetconference.eventbright.org.
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