Govt decides not to seek further review of health care ruling at appeals court in Atlanta.
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Election-Year Ruling Looms for Health Overhaul -AARP
October 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Facing likely election-year ruling, Obama appeals health overhaul setback to Supreme Court.
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Gov. Brown vetoes bill aimed at adult day care
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On Monday, July 25th, Governor Brown vetoed AB 96, which would have directed the Department of Health Care Services to develop the Keeping Adults Free from Institutions program. The legislation was vetoed despite the efforts of multiple consumer groups and countless calls from their volunteer advocates.
In his veto message, Governor Brown said the goal of his administration is to “ensure that needed medical services and home and community-based services are available” and to ensure a smooth transition to other services.
Assembly Member Mariko Yamada, chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, called the decision “both disappointing and incomprehensible; especially from someone who is himself a member of the senior community.”
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