Tag: Health Care

IRS Allows Breast-Feeding Equipment Deductions

WASHINGTON — In response to a request from Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Reps. Sander Levin (D-MI) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday it will reverse a ruling that denies equipment used to help women breast feed from being covered as a

IRS Decision a Victory for Nursing Mothers Everywhere

Washington, D.C. – In response to a request from Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they will reverse a ruling that denies equipment used to help women breast feed from being covered as

Merkley Praises Surgeon General’s “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding”

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement today in support of Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding: “The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented – it reduces the risk of illness in infants, reduces the risk of cancer in mothers, and brings

Merkley Statement on Congress Passing Childhood Nutrition Bill

Washington, D.C. – The House overwhelmingly passed the childhood nutrition bill yesterday, sending it to President Obama’s desk for signature.  The Senate passed the bill unanimously last August. The Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act will reduce childhood obesity and strengthen programs dedicated to improving child nutrition.  The bill will also provide

Merkley: Historic Food Safety Bill Will Protect Families and Small Farmers

Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced that today the U.S. Senate passed the Food Safety Modernization Act by a vote of 73 to 25. This bill provides historic modernization to our food safety systems while giving small family farms reasonable exemptions to continue operating without unnecessary regulation.

Merkley Urges Oregonians to Share Concerns Over Tobacco Candy with FDA

Portland, OR – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week opened a 60-day comment period on dissolvable tobacco candy products.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley urged Oregonians to submit their stories and opinions relating to the sale, distribution, and use of tobacco candy to the FDA.   “Tobacco candy

New Health Care Bill of Rights Goes Into Effect

Washington, D.C. – On the six-month anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced the implementation Thursday of key provisions of a new Health Care Bill of Rights that will hold insurance companies accountable, expand coverage, and provide increased health care choice and security

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