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Austria · National Council · 4 April 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Marianne Hagenhofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend die Umstellung auf den Euro
Austria · National Council · 4 April 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dkfm. Dr. Hannes Bauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verkauf bundeseigener Wohnungen
Austria · National Council · 4 April 2001
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend sozial- und verteilungspolitisch gerechte Alternativen zum Budgetprogramm der Bundesregierung
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001
FHA Shutdown Prevention Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the use of negative credit subsidy from the General Insurance Fund or the Special Risk Insurance Fund for specific housing insurance mortgage or loan commitments. Considers such negative credit subsidies as new budget authority provided in advance of an appropriations Act for the fiscal year concerned.
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001
Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to provide for a sequestration equal to the amount by which total outlays exceed 18 percent of the gross domestic product for any of FY 2002 through 2006.
United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2001
Standard Trade Negotiating Authority Act of 2001 - Sets forth the overall trade negotiating objectives of the United States for trade agreements (generally similar to the objectives of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (OTCA)), including to: (1) further strengthen the system of international trading disciplines and procedures, including dispute settlement; (2) foster economic growth, raise living standards, and promote full employment in the United States and to enhance the global economy; and (3) ensure that domestic producers have access to a full range of appropriate legal remedies against unfair trade practices, including adequate and accessible antidumping and antisurge protections. Sets forth the principal U.S. negotiating objectives (generally similar to the principal OTCA negotiating objectives) regarding trade barriers and other trade distortions, trade in services, foreign investment, intellectual property, transparency, reciprocal trade in agriculture, labor, the environment, and World Trade Organization (WTO) extended negotiations. Urges the President to take into account certain general international economic policy priorities when entering into a trade agreement with a foreign country (including the extent to which a country has implemented its obligations under the Uruguay Round Agreements). Requires U.S. negotiators to take into account U.S. domestic objectives, including the protection of health and safety, essential security, environmental, consumer, and employment opportunity interests, and related law and regulations. Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to consult closely with Congress during trade negotiations. Sets forth the authority of the President (generally similar to the authority under OTCA) to enter into trade agreements with foreign countries regarding tariff and non-tariff barriers. States that a trade agreement (other than an agreement entered into under the auspices of the WTO) may be entered into only if it makes progress in meeting the overall and principal trade negotiating objectives, and the President satisfies certain notification and congressional preauthorization bill (subject to fast-track procedures) and consultation requirements set forth in this Act, including submission of the agreement for assessment by the International Trade Commission. Declares that bills implementing trade agreements may qualify for congressional trade authorities (fast-track) procedures only if they consist solely of: (1) a provision approving a trade agreement entered into under this Act, and approving any statement of administrative action; (2) provisions directly related to the principal trade negotiating objectives in, and the negotiating objectives in any preauthorization bill enacted under, this Act achieved in such trade agreement, if they are necessary for the operation or implementation of U.S. rights or obligations under such trade agreement; (3) provisions that define and clarify, or provisions that are related to, the operation or effect of the provisions of the trade agreement; (4) provisions to provide adjustment assistance to workers and firms adversely affected by trade; and (5) provisions necessary to comply with budget offset requirements of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Authorizes both Houses of Congress to adopt, within 60 days of each other, a procedural disapproval resolution denying fast-track to any trade agreement if the President has failed or refused to notify or consult with Congress about it. Exempts from the preauthorization and consultation requirements of this Act any tariff or nontariff agreement which results from negotiations commenced before enactment of this Act, and which is entered into with Jordan or Vietnam. Requires the appointment of a Congressional Oversight Group to serve as advisor to the U.S. delegation prior to the negotiation of any tariff or nontraiff trade agreement. Requires the President to submit an implementation and enforcement plan at the same time a final text of any tariff or nontariff trade agreement is submitted to Congress. Establishes the Commission on Labor and the Environment to assess and prepare reports, with regard to countries in which proposed trade negotiations are to be conducted, on their laws on worker rights and protection of the environment, including any recommendations on modifications to such laws that should be pursued in the negotiations.
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2001
33 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he has revised his estimate of economic growth and budget surplus for 2001 in view of the foot and mouth disease crisis; if so, if he will give the new estimates for growth; and the breakdown of the estimated impact on different sectors of the economy. [9579/01]
Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2001
33 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Finance if he has revised his estimate of economic growth and budget surplus for 2001 in view of the foot and mouth disease crisis; if so, if he will give the new estimates for growth; and the breakdown of the estimated impact on different sectors of the economy. [9579/01]
United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001
Rural Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 2001- Directs the Attorney General, through the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Affairs, to make a grant annually to the National Center for Rural Law Enforcement (if the Center's Executive Director makes certain certifications) to be used to develop an education and training program for criminal justice or law enforcement agencies in rural areas. Includes among program purposes: (1) the development and delivery of management, forensic, and computer education and training for employees of such agencies; and (2) the delivery of assistance (in a consulting capacity) to criminal justice agencies in the development and coordination of programs, training, and research relating to crime in rural areas. Permits the Center to use grant funds to enhance the program, including: (1) by providing educational opportunities for rural law enforcement agencies; and (2) through coordination with institutions of higher education to encourage and deliver programs of study with those institutions for employees of such agencies. Directs the Center to establish eight regional centers comprised of specified States. Requires that all funds for such regional centers be distributed by, and each regional center submit a budget request to, the Center.
United States · United States Congress · 3 April 2001
Budget First Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act to require a three-fifths majority vote in the Senate to waive the point of order against consideration of budget-related legislation before a concurrent resolution on the budget is adopted. Amends rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order proposing that such point of order be waived by a vote of less than three-fifths of the Members.
Austria · National Council · 2 April 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verschleuderung von Bundesvermögen an Finanzinvestoren <i>(Verkauf von Bundeswohnungen)</i>
Austria · National Council · 30 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Alois Pumberger, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Arzneimittel im Preisvergleich
Austria · National Council · 30 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundeskanzler betreffend Erhöhung des EURATOM-Kreditrahmens
Austria · National Council · 30 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Erhöhung des EURATOM-Kreditrahmens
Austria · National Council · 30 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend Erhöhung des EURATOM-Kreditrahmens
Austria · National Council · 30 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Mag. Ulrike Sima, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Erhöhung des EURATOM-Kreditrahmens
Germany · German Bundestag · 30 March 2001
Austria · National Council · 29 March 2001
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Otmar Brix, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Schutz der Unabhängigkeit des Rechnungshofes und seiner Mitarbeiter/innen insbesondere in Hinblick auf die Pragmatisierung der Prüfer/innen
Austria · National Council · 29 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Pirklhuber, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft betreffend Bundesvoranschlag 2002, Budgetkapitel Landwirtschaft
United States · United States Congress · 29 March 2001
Homeland Security Strategy Act of 2001 - Directs the President to: (1) develop a comprehensive strategy for homeland security (protection from terrorist or strategic attacks) under which Federal, State, and local government organizations coordinate and cooperate to meet security objectives; (2) conduct a comprehensive threat and risk assessment to identify specific homeland security threats; (3) implement the resulting strategy as soon as practicable; (4) designate a single Government official responsible for homeland security; and (5) ensure that the strategy is carried out through the heads of appropriate executive departments and agencies. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to restructure appropriations accounts as necessary to carry out organizational and operational changes to meet such strategy.
Austria · National Council · 28 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gabriela Moser, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Verkauf der Bundeswohnungen an Finanzinvestoren <i>(nach Prüfung durch eine Arbeitsgruppe unter der Leitung des</i> <i>Grundstücksmaklers Ernst Karl Plech)</i>
United States · United States Senate · 28 March 2001
United States · United States Congress · 28 March 2001
Comprehensive Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for increased medical reviews and anti-fraud activities under the Medicare Integrity Program. Authorizes appropriations for carrying out, and expanding nationwide, the Health Care Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Community Volunteer Demonstration Projects (Medicare Senior Waste Patrol). Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and SSA title XVIII with respect to application of inherent reasonableness to all Medicare part B services other than physicians' services. Repeals the prohibition against application by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of factors that would increase or decrease the payment under Medicare part B during any year for any particular item or service by more than 15 percent from such payment during the preceding year. Directs the Secretary to require Medicare carriers, in processing claims under Medicare part B, to use commercial claims auditing systems to identify billing errors and abuses. Provides for: (1) canceling the F-22 aircraft, Comanche helicopter, Crusader artillery, and V-22 aircraft programs; (2) limiting the procurement of Virginia class attack submarines and the appropriation of increased funds for the National Missile Defense program; (3) terminating production of Trident D5 missiles, procurement of additional C-130 aircraft, and provision of new assistance under the Foreign Military Financing Program; (4) reducing U.S. nuclear delivery systems to START II limits, the ratio of enlisted-to-officer armed forces personnel, and the Central Intelligence Agency budget; and (5) restricting or suspending selective service requirements. Prohibits the Department of Energy from obligating further funding for: (1) the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative; (2) the National Ignition Facility; (3) Tokamak fusion reactors; and (4) research on diesel engines for cars and light trucks. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to adjust the Nuclear Waste Fund fee annually for inflation. Mandates a royalty of eight percent of the net smelter return from the production of locatable minerals. Prescribes requirements for the issuance of any Federal mining patent or mill site claim after a certain date. Mandates an annual claim maintenance fee of $100 per converted claim, and $200 per located claim, which shall be credited against royalties. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) terminate, after December 31, 2001, the exclusion of extraterritorial income from gross income; (2) prohibit the deduction of any "excessive compensation" (as defined); (3) prohibit the deduction of tobacco advertising and promotional expenses; and (4) revise provisions of Subchapter N (Tax Based On Income From Sources Within Or Without the United States) concerning the source rules for personal property sales to provide, as a general rule, for the exception of certain sales of inventory property from such provisions. Prohibits the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from obligating any further funding for the International Space Station. Prohibits: (1) the Overseas Private Investment Corporation from issuing any contract of insurance or reinsurance, or any guaranty, or enter into any agreement to provide financing; and (2) the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing any guarantee, insurance, or extension of credit, or participating in any extension of credit, except pursuant to a commitment made by it before enactment of this Act. Abolishes the Trade and Development Agency. Repeals: (1) the Television Broadcasting to Cuba and the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Acts; and (2) the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994. Directs the Secretaries of Defense and of Veterans Affairs to: (1) establish a joint office for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) develop and implement jointly a common clinically-based formulary for their respective pharmaceutical programs.
Austria · National Council · 27 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Manfred Lackner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend die AK <i>(Arbeiterkammer)</i> -Studie über die Preise von rezeptfreien Medikamenten
Austria · National Council · 27 March 2001
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001
Medicare Early Access and Tax Credit Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new part D (Purchase of Medicare Benefits by Certain Individuals Age 62-to-65 Years of Age) (Medicare buy-in) entitling to the same Medicare benefits as an individual entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) and enrolled under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) an enrolled individual age 62 to 65 who: (1) would be eligible for such benefits if 65; but (2) is not eligible for benefits under a Federal health insurance program or a group health plan (other than merely through a Federal or State COBRA continuation provision). Provides for the determination and payment of monthly premiums under the new part D program. Creates in the Treasury the Medicare Early Access Trust Fund to hold the premiums paid pursuant to this Act. Provides for oversight and accountability concerning the status of the Trust Fund. Amends SSA title XVIII to provide access to Medicare benefits to displaced workers age 55-to-62 and their spouses. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to provide for COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) continuation benefits for certain retired workers who lose retiree health coverage. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an individual with a tax credit for 50 percent of certain COBRA continuation coverage premiums and Medicare buy-in premiums.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001
Transparency in Budgeting Act of 2001 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide a point of order against consideration of any legislation that reduces revenues in which all changes in law made by the measure are not completed by the fifth calendar year beginning after its enactment date.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001
Medicare Early Access and Tax Credit Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add a new part D (Purchase of Medicare Benefits by Certain Individuals Age 62-to-65 Years of Age) (Medicare buy-in) entitling to the same Medicare benefits as an individual entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) and enrolled under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) an enrolled individual age 62 to 65 who: (1) would be eligible for such benefits if 65; but (2) is not eligible for benefits under a Federal health insurance program or a group health plan (other than merely through a Federal or State COBRA continuation provision) . Provides for the determination and payment of monthly premiums under the new part D program. Creates in the Treasury the Medicare Early Access Trust Fund to hold the premiums paid pursuant to this Act. Provides for oversight and accountability concerning the status of the Trust Fund. Amends SSA title XVIII to provide access to Medicare benefits to displaced workers age 55-to-62 and their spouses. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to provide for COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) continuation benefits for certain retired workers who lose retiree health coverage. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide an individual with a tax credit for 50 percent of certain COBRA continuation coverage premiums and Medicare buy-in premiums.
United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2001
Sets forth the rule (modified closed) for the consideration of H.Con. Res. 83 (congressional budget).
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2001
Prohibits receipts and disbursements of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund from being counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, deficit, or surplus for purposes of the national budget, the congressional budget, or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Requires official statements issued by the Office of Management and Budget, the Congressional Budget Office, or any Federal agency of Federal surplus or deficit totals to exclude the outlays and receipts of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program and the Hospital Insurance Program (Medicare).
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 2001
Sets forth the congressional budget for the Government for FY 2002, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2003 through 2011. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY 2001 through 2011, with respect to: (1) Federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) surpluses; and (5) public debt. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY 2001 through 2011. Sets forth committee reconciliation instructions. Provides for certain reserve funds, including those for emergencies, Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, special education, tax cuts, and debt reduction.
European Union · European Parliament · 23 March 2001
European Union · European Parliament · 23 March 2001
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001
Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (419 d.B.): Bundesgesetz über die Leistung eines zusätzlichen Beitrages zum Internationalen Fonds für landwirtschaftliche Entwicklung (IFAD)
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001
Bericht des Finanzausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (443 d.B.): Abkommen zwischen der Republik Österreich und dem Königreich Nepal zur Vermeidung der Doppelbesteuerung und zur Verhinderung der Steuerumgehung auf dem Gebiete der Steuern vom Einkommen samt Protokoll
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001
Bericht des Budgetausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (499 d.B.): Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über das Bundesgesetzblatt 1996, das Bundesgesetz über die Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (BRZ GmbH), das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Umgründungssteuergesetz, das Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994, das Erdgasabgabegesetz, das Staatsdruckereigesetz 1996, das Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz 1984, das Landesvertragslehrergesetz 1966, das Arbeitsmarktpolitik-Finanzierungsgesetz, das Arbeitslosenversicherungsgesetz 1977 und das Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeitsgesetz geändert werden sowie ein Bundesgesetz, mit dem die Agentur für Ernährungssicherheit - Österreich errichtet wird (Ernährungssicherheitsgesetz), erlassen wird (Budgetbegleitgesetz 2002) <br><br><br><br>Titeländerung:<br><br>Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Bundesgesetz über das Bundesgesetzblatt 1996, das Bundesgesetz über die Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (BRZ GmbH), das Einkommensteuergesetz 1988, das Umgründungssteuergesetz, das Umsatzsteuergesetz 1994, das Erdgasabgabegesetz, das Staatsdruckereigesetz 1996, das Landeslehrer-Dienstrechtsgesetz 1984, das Landesvertragslehrergesetz 1966, das Arbeitsmarktpolitik-Finanzierungsgesetz, das Arbeitslosenversicherungsgesetz 1977 und das Wohnungsgemeinnützigkeitsgesetz geändert werden (Budgetbegleitgesetz 2002)
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001
Bericht des Budgetausschusses über die Regierungsvorlage (500 und Zu 500 d.B.): Bundesfinanzgesetz für das Jahr 2002 samt Anlagen <br><br>
Austria · National Council · 22 March 2001
Bericht und Antrag des Finanzausschusses betreffend den Entwurf eines Bundesgesetzes, mit dem das Bundesfinanzgesetz 2001, BGBl. I Nr. 1/2001, geändert wird
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2001
Honesty in Budgeting Act - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and their respective representatives should use on-budget numbers when making public statements regarding the Federal budget. Prohibits receipts and disbursements of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors, Disability, and Hospital Insurance Trust Funds from being counted as new budget authority, outlays, receipts, deficit, or surplus for purposes of the national budget, the congressional budget, or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require official statements issued by the Office of Management and Budget or the Congressional Budget Office of Federal surplus or deficit totals to exclude the receipts and disbursements totals of the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program and Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2001
American Health Security Act of 2001 - Establishes the American Health Security Program to be administered by the States. Requires a State to establish a State health security program (program) to receive Federal health care funding. Entitles every individual who is a U.S. resident and is a U.S. citizen or national or a lawful resident alien to benefits under a program. Makes benefits portable. Supersedes titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). Prohibits: (1) deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for acute care and preventive benefits, subject to exception; (2) providers from charging a patient for covered services; and (3) duplicative private insurance. Considers a health care provider to be qualified if the provider is licensed or certified and meets State law requirements, Federal requirements, and additional standards specified by the Board. Establishes the American Health Security Standards Board (the Board) to develop policies and procedures for enrollment, benefits, provider participation, national and State funding levels, assisting programs with planning for capital expenditures and service delivery, and other functions. Mandates uniform reporting standards. Establishes the American Health Security Quality Council to review and evaluate: (1) practice guidelines; (2) standards of quality, performance measures, and medical review criteria; and (3) develop minimum competence criteria. Directs the Board to establish a national health security budget specifying the total expenditures to be made by the Federal Government and the States for covered health care services. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to create the American Health Security Trust Fund and appropriates to the Fund specified tax liabilities and current health program receipts.
United States · United States Congress · 22 March 2001
Defense Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for FY 2001 for: (1) active and reserve military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) procurement; (4) shipbuilding and conversion; (5) the Defense Health Program; and (6) military family housing. Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Transportation for operating expenses of the Coast Guard. Designates each amount appropriated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).
Austria · National Council · 21 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Manfred Lackner, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für soziale Sicherheit und Generationen betreffend Senkung von Medikamentenpreisen
United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2001
Disease Research Revitalization Act of 2001 - Authorizes appropriations of $2 billion for FY2002, in addition to other authorizations of appropriations that are available for FY 2002 for the purpose of conducting and supporting research on cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and asthma through the National Institutes of Health, for such purpose. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 2002 should appropriately reflect such authorization of appropriations. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding authorizations of appropriations for FY 2003 through 2006 to support research on cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and asthma.
Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001
Schriftliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Marianne Hagenhofer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend Reorganisation der Finanzverwaltung 2001 - Expertengutachten
Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Doris Bures, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend rückwirkende Aufhebung der Besteuerung der Unfallrenten durch Abänderung der Regierungsvorlage betreffend das Budgetbegleitgesetz 2002
Austria · National Council · 20 March 2001
Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Rudolf Parnigoni, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Verzicht auf weitere Kürzungen bei den Budgetmitteln für die innere Sicherheit
Austria · Federal Council · 15 March 2001
Anfrage der Bundesräte Mag. Dietmar Hoscher und Genossen an die Bundesministerin für auswärtige Angelegenheiten betreffend Versteigerung von Bundesvermögen <i>(Gemälde von Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller aus dem Besitz des</i> <i>Bundesministeriums für auswärtige Angelegenheiten)</i>
Austria · Federal Council · 15 March 2001
Anfrage der Bundesräte Roswitha Bachner und Genossen an den Bundesminister für Finanzen betreffend die "unsozial-treffsichere" Besteuerung der Unfallrenten
United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2001
Broken Promises Retiree Health Coverage Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make certain individuals between the ages of 55 and 65 eligible to enroll in Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) if the individual was covered as a qualified retiree under a group health plan which terminated such coverage. Outlines premium requirements. Provides for an open enrollment period under the Medicare supplemental health insurance policies (Medigap) program for certain retired workers enrolled in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) and entitled to benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) whose coverage under a group health plan is terminated. Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to provide for COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) continuation coverage for certain retired workers whose coverage under a group health plan is terminated. Sets forth a special rule for certain dependents in such case as well as permits an increased level of premiums. Amends ERISA and the IRC to mandate that advance notice of any material reduction in covered services or benefits provided under a group health plan relating to retiree health benefits be furnished to participants and beneficiaries as well as to the Secretary of Labor. Prescribes a civil penalty for violations of such requirement.
United States · United States Congress · 14 March 2001
Designates minority membership on the House Committees on Agriculture and on the Budget.