Monthly Archives: February 2011

Senate leaders reacted positively to a House proposal to extend funding of the federal government an additional 2 weeks past the initial March 4th deadline to allow the Senate more time to debate their version of the CR and, hopefully, … Continue reading →

The Continuing Resolution passed by the House of Representatives last week included several hundred amendments, but many of the most contentious were saved for de-funding the Affordable Care Act.  Here is a summary of all the health care related de-funding … Continue reading →

Both the House and Senate are on President’s Day recess this week after all-night sessions in the House last week debating HR 1, the continuing resolution (CR) funding the government through August.  Debate culminated with 235 Republicans voting to pass … Continue reading →

Welcome to the OPGA Government Effects blog!  This page will be updated daily with key committee hearings, votes, news stories, regulatory changes and pretty much all things government (related to health care).  Please feel free to post questions or responses … Continue reading →

Ryan Ball, a veteran political campaign consultant, has joined the staff of OPGA. Ball’s duties with OPGA will focus on government relations. His responsibilities will include tracking O&P-related legislation advancing through Congress, the creation of a government Relations e-mail update … Continue reading →