Philadelphia Daily Record

Vol. II No. 114 (274)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

August 3, 2011

Philadelphia Daily Record

Back In The Saddle

PHILA. POLICE OFFICERS will ride the streets again if State Sen. Larry Farnese has his way. Senator is responding to latest outbreak of mass disturbance in Center City. Story page 3.

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Farnese: Bring In the Mounted!

State Sen. Larry Farnese (D-S. Phila.) today initiated a call to action for individuals and businesses to support the return of the Philadelphia Police Mounted Patrol Unit.

The recent assaults and attacks of several people in Center City illustrate the need for an increased police presence. The Mounted Patrol has been shown to be an effective crime deterrent as well as an excellent means of crowd control.

“Time is of the essence,” said Farnese. “Public safety must be our

first priority.”

Philadelphia Police Foundation website at www.phillypolicefoundation.org. The Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Dept. by funding projects that are beyond the scope of the City budget.

Senator Farnese first called for the return of the Mounted Patrol Unit in March 2010. In November 2010, Senator Farnese announced he had secured $100,000 in state funding to jumpstart the fundraising effort at a news conference with City officials, the Philadelphia Police Foundation and other officials at the University The Senator emphasized the imporof Pennsylvania Veterinary School. tance of the Mounted Unit in a Feb. 22 segment of the “One Great Idea” on philly.com Those who would like to help re- series store the Philadelphia Police http://www.philly.com/philly/video/BC798 Mounted Patrol can visit the 848237001.html

Pa. Sens. Introduce Bill For More Choice in Medicare Advantage US Sens. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) introduced the Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act to restore the ability of Medicare Advantage recipients to change Medicare Advantage plans. The bill will reverse a change made in the Affordable Care Act that eliminated the ability of Medicare Advantage recipients to change plans during the first three months of a calendar year.

“This legislation makes a simple change to existing law that can be a big help to older Americans who want to change their Medicare Advantage plans,” said Casey. “This is an example of a change that can be made to improve the health care law that has broad support.”

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serve the freedom to make decisions about what health insurance coverage best suits their individual needs,” Toomey said. “The Medicare Beneficiary Preservation of Choice Act gives seniors a greater say in their own health care by restoring their right to makes changes to their Medicare coverage as they see fit.”

Section 3204 of the Affordable Care Act eliminated the one-time change of enrollment option under which new Medicare Advantage enrollees are currently permitted to change their selection to another Medicare Advantage plan during the first three months of the year if they determine the plan they enrolled in is not meeting their needs. Beginning in 2012, beneficiaries would be alTHE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

lowed to disenroll from their current plan and return to traditional Medicare between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15, but they can no longer enroll in another Medicare Advantage plan.

This bill would rescind the second part of Section 3204 and restore the three month time frame to change plans in the beginning of the calendar year as well as allow beneficiaries to switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan.

There are over 850,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Pennsylvania and the western counties are among the highest penetration rates in the country, five with penetration over 60%.

Rep. Fattah Praises New Women’s Preventive Health Guidelines

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Fattah Touts Prexy’s Guidelines For Women’s Health Congressman Chaka Fattah (DPhila.) issues this statement in support of the Obama Administration’s new guidelines for women’s healthcare: “The new guidelines issued for coverage of women’s preventive and reproductive health care show once again the far-reaching wisdom of the Obama Administration as it continues to roll out provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Requiring health insurers to cover birth control with no co-pays, provide pre-

ventive care for cervical cancer, ‘well-woman’ screening and counseling on domestic violence, among numerous reproductive health services, is a necessary and long overdue step.

“The scientific and medical evidence is clear-cut. The Dept. of Health & Human Services is to be commended on these commonsense guidelines, and I would urge HHS, as follow-up, to guarantee access to family planning care for all women, no exceptions.

“Expecting insurers to support women’s preventive health care, including birth control, is one of the great and little-recognized life-saving provisions of the Affordable Care Act. As a leader in the passage of this visionary healthcare reform – and as the father of three daughters – I understand the imperative for improving comprehensive reproductive health options for women of this and future generations.”

House Ed Committee Studies School Choice, Charter Schools This Week The House Education Committee, chaired by State Rep. Paul Clymer (R-Bucks), will hold two informational meetings this week to learn more about several school choice proposals before the House. The proposals involve vouchers and scholarships for students, as well as funding for cyber and traditional charter schools.

State Rep. James Roebuck (D-W. Phila.), Democrat chairman of the committee, and other members of

the House Education Committee will attend the hearings in the Capitol Building today and tomorrow.

Hearings start at 10 a.m. and continue to 4 p.m.

Wednesday’s schedule includes appearances by Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis; State Reps. Jim Christiana (RBeaver), Tony Payton (D-Kensington) and Curt Schroder (R-Chester); and representatives from Orthodox Union, the ARC of Pennsylvania,

Keystone Christian Education Association, Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, and the Commonwealth Foundation.

Thursday’s schedule includes Kitchen Table Patriots; State Rep. Tom Killion (R-Delaware); Lincoln Edison; Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School; Pennsylvania Families for Public Cyber Schools; Pennsylvania League of Urban Schools; and the League of Women Voters.

Tom Joyner Show At S. Philadelphia High Tom Joyner and the crew are back again for the 4th annual “Tom Joyner Back to School Campaign” including on-air, on-line and select-city live broadcasts dedicated to promoting the importance of education from pre-school through college.

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The morning show’s senior news analyst Roland Martin will be hosting this year’s onsite back to school event at South Philadelphia HS during a five-city live broadcast on Friday, August 5th, from 6am-10am ET. Local station activities hosted THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD

by 107.9 WRNB will continue until 2 p.m. or later. Tom Joyner cares about the community and will be bringing old school and new school together in urban school districts for the chance to learn and celebrate the significance of education. On-site 3 AUGUST, 2011

activities and exhibits will include food, fun, an area for school and college information, and other helpful tools to assist in starting the school year right.

views and games. Also the city’s home team the Philadelphia 76ers, will be at the event showing kids and parents how to stay active with the NBA Fit program as well as bringing school supplies. A dyThe “Tom Joyner Back to School namic journalist and commentator, Campaign” attendees can also Roland Martin is known to provide enjoy live entertainment throughout a fresh perspective on current news the day featuring contests, inter-

and politics all while sporting a full tailored suit with his stylish ascots.

In addition to his duties as senior analyst on the TJMS, he is also a nationally syndicated columnist, CNN political analyst, notable author, motivational speaker and the host of Washington Watch on TV One.

Philly Market Street Book Expo Here Next Week The Philly Market Street Exp is “Empowering a New Generation Through Pages” as it encourages reading and assist in reducing illiteracy through families reading together!

in Philly for its first chapter. The expo mission is to create a marketplace for the exhibition and promotion of books, periodicals, publishing, and new knowledge initiatives with a special focus on the African American genre.

12 at Griffin Hall in 1st Unitarian Church, located at 2125 Chestnut Street, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Preregistration is required. Call Kym Oglesby at (267 386-8204, ext. 7.

The expo that celebrates books, authors and everything else related to The Philly Market Street Book reading and writing is will be held Expo will be held on Friday, Aug.

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