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The House just approved HR 5613, legislation to delay implementation of the seven Medicaid regulations, by a vote of 349 to 62.
WASHINGTON, DC (April 24, 2008) – This represents a veto-proof margin and a huge victory for moratoria supports. It is now up to the Senate to act. It is unlikely that the Senate will pass moratoria legislation as a stand-alone bill as the House did, but we will be working with Members to hopefully include moratoria on the Medicaid rehabilitative services, targeted case management, and school-based services regulations in the Iraq Supplemental Appropriations bill or a Medicare bill in the coming weeks.
ACCSES Releases POSITION PAPER on Determining Disability under the JWOD Act (Ability One Program)
WASHINGTON, DC (January 14, 2008) – ACCSES today announced that it released a position paper on Determining Disability under the JWOD Act (Ability One Program). The paper includes seven recommendations, which can be reviewed online at www.accses.org. READ MORE...
ACCSES CEO John D. Kemp recognized by Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao for contributions toward employment of people with disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC (October 24, 2007) – ACCSES today announced that its CEO John D. Kemp, a principal at the Washington law firm of Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville P.C., was presented with a national New Freedom Initiative Award by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao for his contributions toward enhancing the employment of Americans with disabilities. Kemp was retained as CEO in June 2006. The ceremony took place today, Wednesday, October 24, at the JW Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, in Washington, D.C. Read more...
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