Health care
Governor McDonnell on Passage of Federal Health Care Bill
“Expanding access to reasonably priced quality healthcare is a bipartisan goal.”
What Health Care Will Do for the Fifth District
“…every Virginian should have access to the same health care choices I receive as a Member of Congress.”
The American Dream – in Canada [Health Care]
Opposition to health care reform often use the Canadian health care system as a means to criticize everything from the public option to cancer treatments as they continue to stonewall reform. While American media has preferred to cover dissent at town halls rather than pursue the truth, two brothers took their video camera to Canada to interview Canadians about their health care system.
Pfizer Ordered To Pay $2.3 Billion For Fraudulent Marketing
American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. and its subsidiary Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Inc. (hereinafter together “Pfizer”) have agreed to pay $2.3 billion, the largest health care fraud settlement in the history of the Department of Justice, to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from the illegal promotion of certain pharmaceutical products, the Justice Department announced.
Perriello’s 5th District Report: Town Hall Meetings & Health Care
It’s been quite an August. Over the course of the month, I’ve had the privilege of holding 21 town hall meetings throughout the 5th District – more than any other Member of Congress in the country. In total, nearly 5,000 people participated and the average length of each meeting was three hours. The topic of healthcare was definitely the number one concern, although people also brought up education, jobs, the federal deficit, and our nation’s energy policy.
Anti-Abortion Extremist Ejected from Town Hall After “Murder” Incitement
Last night in northern Virginia, Representative James Moran and Governor Howard Dean held a town hall meeting on health care that was attended by thousands of people. Anti-abortion extremist Randall Terry, the founder of Operation Rescue, had announced prior to the event that he would be there to disrupt it by accusing President Obama of “killing Granny and babies.” Velvet Revolution was there with cameras.
Gov. Kaine Recognizes “United We Serve” Initiative
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today applauded the launch of the United We Serve initiative, a national effort by the Obama administration to promote and sustain community involvement. To kick off the initiative in Virginia, First Lady Anne Holton and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources Nikki Rovner joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar at the Big Meadows area of Shenandoah National Park to perform invasive weed removal. Governor Kaine will participate in a number of programs throughout the summer as part of the initiative.
McAuliffe Campaign Releases New Ad Highlighting Big Ideas
Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has released a new television advertisement highlighting his ideas for investing in green energy, education, and quality health care.
FDA Warns Consumers About Potentially Contaminated Cheese
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Mexican style soft cheese (two specific lots) or any Queso Cotija Molido Mexican style grated cheese manufactured and distributed by Peregrina Cheese Corp. of New York City.
McDonnell Announces $1 Million Challenge Grant for Statewide Mental Health Care
Attorney General Bob McDonnell today formally announced a $1 million challenge grant for the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) to provide mental health care in the Commonwealth.
VA Identifies Problem with a Transcription Services Contract
During a routine internal inspection, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discovered a contractor providing medical transcription services who was not following the Department’s rules for protecting medical information.
Perriello Reports to the 5th District of Virginia
In this historic Inauguration week for our nation, let us look forward with hope towards a new kind of politics in Washington that puts problem-solving ahead of partisanship. Let us work together towards an economic recovery for working families that heeds Dr. King’s call for economic justice.
Perriello to Hold Press Conference on SCHIP with Martinsville Family
Congressman Tom Perriello will hold a press conference to discuss the important State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) legislation passed by the House this week.
