On behalf of the Oneida Healthcare Center family we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for cosponsoring H.R. 3580, the Hospital Preservation and Equity Act of 2000. As you are well aware, the hospital staff is contacting their elected representatives to assure that hospitals are fairly compensated for the services rendered to our elderly patients under the Medicare program. We both recognize that the Balanced Budget Act went too far in trying to create economies in the system and, therefore, to be fair to all concerned, it is most appropriate that these funds be put back. Thank you again for being on top of what is going on with the Medicare program. Richard G. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Oneida Healthcare Center.
Lawsuit abuse is one of the top problems facing small businesses today.
Your vote sends a strong signal to America's small business owners that Congress intends to put an end to frivolous lawsuits. Dan Danner, Senior Vice President of the National Federation of Independent Business. On behalf of the 14,000 members of the National Association of Manufacturers and the 18 million people who make things in America I write to thank you for your vote in favor of HR 2005, the Workplace Goods Job Growth and Competitiveness Act. Passage of HR 2005 puts us one step closer to reducing unnecessary legal exposure on overage workplace products. Michael Elias Baroody, Senior Vice President, the National Association of Manufacturers.