[Missouri-l] Fw: [Modisabilaw] HR 4213 Fails Early Vote / Missouri BudgetAnnouncement Today

[Chip Hailey]

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From: Marty Exline 
To: MO Disability Policy/Law Listserv 
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:46 AM
Subject: [Modisabilaw] HR 4213 Fails Early Vote / Missouri BudgetAnnouncement Today


HR 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, had a test vote Wednesday in the U.S. Senate but failed to garner enough votes until the cost of the overall bill is reduced.  The bill includes the 6-month extension of the enhanced federal Medicaid matching rate to give states an additional $24 billion in aid.  For Missouri, it could mean about $300 million more in federal funds.  

 

The bill voted upon was a $140 million package.  A new scaled-down version reportedly still contains the enhanced Medicaid rate extension.  It also includes an extension of jobless benefits, a delay in a scheduled Medicare rate reduction for doctors, and several other provisions.  There could still be a vote on the new version this week.

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Here in Missouri, the Governor is scheduled today to outline up to $350 million in additional FY2011 spending reductions at 10:00 am.  Budget Director, Linda Luebbering will hold a full briefing immediately after the Governor's remarks.

 

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