12 Crazy Activities These CEOs Do In Their Spare Time - Business Insider

12 Crazy Activities These CEOs Do In Their Spare Time - Business Insider: "12 Crazy Activities These CEOs Do In Their Spare Time"

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PA Medicaid expansion on hold as Corbett, lawmakers put off decision | PA Independent

"HARRISBURG – Republican senators dodged a potential up-or-down vote on Medicaid expansion Monday, but the delay strategy will only work for so long.

Lawmakers must approve a so-called “welfare code” by June 30 as part of the state budget that sets the rules for how billions of state and federal dollars will be used by various agencies. Legislators also must set what requirements must be met for individual eligibility for programs funded with those dollars.

In short: no welfare code bill, no state budget.

PUSHING FOR EXPANSION: State Sen. Vince Hughes, D-Philly, says the Democrats will use all available options to expand Medicaid in Pennsylvania.
But Senate Bill 977 is exactly the vehicle Democrats have targeted to force a vote on the expansion of Medicaid, a portion of the federal health reform law passed in 2010 that states must opt into before the end of this year."  Visit: PA Medicaid expansion on hold as Corbett, lawmakers put off decision | PA Independent:

WATCHBLOG: Per diem kings and queens for April 2013 | PA Independent

WATCHBLOG: Per diem kings and queens for April 2013 | PA Independent: "HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania lawmakers collected more than $215,000 in per diems during the month of April, with state Rep. Michael McGeehan, D-Philadelphia leading the way.


FIRST PLACE: State Rep. Michael McGeehan, D-Philadelphia
Per diems are a part of lawmakers’ overall compensation package and are included in the state constitution, which provides that members of the General Assembly should be paid for mileage.  The payment totals are based on IRS reimbursement amounts for daily expenses and travel."

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▶ Rep. Barletta Speaks on the House Floor Regarding Illegal Immigration - YouTube

▶ Rep. Barletta Speaks on the House Floor Regarding Illegal Immigration - YouTube: ""

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Rep. Barletta Promotes FEMA Relief for Houses of Worship

FROM:            Tim.Murtaugh@mail.house.gov

 Rep. Barletta Promotes FEMA Relief for Houses of Worship

 WASHINGTON – Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, today took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to manage the debate over a bill that would provide for disaster relief for houses of worship that suffered damage related to natural disasters.  Currently, the Obama Administration interprets the law to preclude such relief.  The bill is the Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 (H.R. 592).  It passed the House 354-72.  

“Flooding or other natural disasters can be catastrophic, and often harm the ability of people to do simple things like go to church or synagogue,” Rep. Barletta said.  “If we take care of other parts of our communities, certainly we can do the same for houses of worship.”                                                                                   In past disasters, Congress has specifically provided that religious nonprofits, including houses of worship, should be eligible for disaster relief assistance. “I can recall Hurricane Irene and Topical Storm Lee, and I know how horrific it was in my district,” Rep. Barletta said. “Any help we can offer will be key.” -30-