Posts Tagged ‘Congress’
It’s now time for Congress to give tax credits to America’s caregivers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just a few days after the 119th Congress was sworn in on Friday, January 3rd, AARP, along with 94 organizations, sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to enact legislation to provide financial relief for America’s caregivers. This could be accomplished by including the bipartisan bicameral Credit for…
Read MoreBipartisan efforts strengthens the Dementia public health infrastructure – Herb Weiss
Bipartisan Efforts Strengthens the Dementia Public Health Infrastructure By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In the waning days of the Biden administration, Congress has moved one step closer to assisting states to continue to effectively implement dementia interventions. Following passage of H. R. 7218 on Sept. 17th, by voice vote on Nov. 21st,…
Read MoreSpotlight on scams and frauds targeting older Americans – Herb Weiss
Senate Aging Panel Puts Spotlight on Scams, Frauds By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Although the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, initially established in 1961 as a temporary committee, later becoming a permanent Senate Committee in 1977, has no legislative authority, it studies an array of issues related to older Americans. Last…
Read MoreCongressman Magaziner takes baton on bringing back House Aging Committee – Herb Weiss
Congressman Magaziner will try to bring back House Aging Committee
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Values for a day after Primary Day – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary The first time I saw a primary candidate claim to embody ‘Rhode Island Values’ I thought the phrase might be a slam against candidates not born in Rhode Island. Even now I wonder. The primary race is now over, or at least I hope it is, and maybe…
Read MoreCD1 Primary special election winners – Gabe Amo (D) & Gerry Leonard (R)
With a Democratic field of 12 on the ballot, with one having withdrawn too late to be removed, Gabe Amo has taken approximately 33% of the vote, and was declared the victor by local television station, WPRI, Ch. 12 at 8:30pm, and by NBC10 almost simultaneously. The big news of the night was not only…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Continuing the election debacle – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Two and a half hurrahs for the Board of Elections reversing itself and inaugurating an examination of the nomination signatures of Lieutenant Governor Matos for the first Congressional District race. I have to say that while late, the Board has done the right thing. It is too bad it…
Read MoreRename India Street to honor Portuguese heritage and contributions to RI
portugal parkway
Read MoreIn the Arena: RI Congressman Seth Magaziner
This week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews new Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner after his first few weeks in Congress. They talk about taxes, bills, clean energy, abortion, economy, and more… Watch In the Arena every Sunday at 7am on ABC6.
Read More(Updated 4.22) Rhode Island’s runaway race for Congress
who will run – congresssional district 1 in ri
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