Public health programs faring OK so far, but cuts still possible

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Congress appears to support funding for the Dept of Health and Human Services for the year beginning Oct 1995 in spite of political emphasis on budget cuts. A bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee would increase money for the National Institutes of Health and retain present levels for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Also, funds for treatment of HIV and AIDS would rise by $23 million. Advocates hope the Senate will restore funds cut from the budget of the National Inst of Occupational Health & Safety.

Admin. of public health programs, Public Health Service, Finance, United States. Congress, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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Does America really need a Surgeon General?

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Some legislators are beginning to debate the usefulness of the Office of the Surgeon General. Some leading politicians, such as House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Sen Trent Lott, support the abolition of the Surgeon General's office. Others, however, believe that the Surgeon General provides a powerful service by educating people about public health issues. A brief history of controversial Surgeon Generals and their actions is discussed.

History, Public opinion, Medical policy, Health policy, United States. Public Health Service

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Bipartisan push for insurance reform bill

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Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and Nancy Landon Kassebaum have introduced a health insurance reform bill that is supported by both political parties. If passed, the bill will provide workers with insurance that is more portable when they leave a job. Senate Bill 1028 would also require that all employers with two or more employees offer health insurance. Pres Clinton supports the bill, along with the American Medical Asso and other groups.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Laws, regulations and rules, Health insurance, Health care reform, Kennedy, Edward M., Kassebaum Baker, Nancy

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