Trump Transition Adviser Michael Leavitt Addresses
Future of Affordable Care Act
Former HHS Secretary comments on HHS nominee Price,
Incoming administration’s health policy agenda
MIDDLETOWN, Conn., December 19, 2016: Michael Leavitt, an advisor to President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team and former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush, discusses anticipated changes in health policy under the new administration during today’s edition of Conversations on Health Care, a weekly radio show produced by Community Health Center, Inc.
Discussing the future of the Affordable Care Act, Leavitt said, “The one certainty in the next several months about health care is that there will be a bill that will pass Congress that will be titled repeal and replace… given the mandate for change that occurred in the last election.”
Leavitt suggested it might take some time to shift course on the ACA. “They (Congress) will give themselves some time, some people say two, other people say three, years in which to actually formulate the replacement.”
Leavitt also said he believes there will be bipartisan cooperation on the proposed new bill. “One of the primary mistakes made in the passage of the Affordable Care Act is that it was done entirely on a partisan basis, and they seem committed to not make that mistake again.”
He said he was “quite optimistic” about the future of community health centers, which have to “learn to adapt and to be part of the larger network, not just the safety net.”
Listen to the full interview at http://www.chcradio.com
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About Community Health Center, Inc.
Since 1972, Community Health Center, Inc. has been one of the leading healthcare providers in the state of Connecticut, building a world-class primary healthcare system committed to caring for uninsured and underserved populations. CHC is focused on improving health outcomes for its more than 145,000 patients as well as building healthy communities. Recognized as both a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, CHC delivers service in more than 200 locations statewide, offering primary care in medical, dental and behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.chc1.com.
About Conversations On Health Care®
Conversations on Health Care® is a nationally syndicated radio show featuring the nation’s top thought leaders in health policy, reform and innovation. Co-hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter each bring four decades of experience in overcoming the barriers to care through their work in the community health center setting. Each show also features the week’s health care headlines, a segment from FactCheck.org and a Bright Idea that is transforming health in everyday lives. The show is produced at WESU, Wesleyan University’s NPR affiliate, by Community Health Center, Inc.
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Below is the information for our upcoming Career Fair on January 12th. We could use your help to try and put candidates in your area back to work and spread the word about this event to the surrounding Salt Lake City communities. Any sort of editorial, promotional or display opportunity would be greatly appreciated.
Many of the companies we work with offer some of the following:
· Base + Uncapped Commission Pay Structure
· Flexible Work Schedule
· Full Benefits, 401K, Stock Options
· Company Car or Gas Allowances
· President Club Trips & Other Incentives
· Opportunity for Immense Growth
· $70k + 1st Yr Salaries
Salt Lake City
Thursday, January 12th
9:00am – 12:30pm
DoubleTree Hotel
110 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Parking: $9
● Bring 10-15 Resumes ● Dress Business Professional ● This is a free event for job seekers
Job Opportunities include:
Inside Sales Reps, Outside Sales Reps, Account Executives, Retail Managers, Account Managers, Insurance Sales, Customer Service, Technical Sales, Sales Managers, Pharmaceutical Sales, Telesales, Sales Trainer, Merchandiser, Mortgage Brokers, Financial Planner, Route Sales, Retail Sales, Retail Management, Human Resources and much more!
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DENVER—As Utah Governor Gary Herbert prepares to hold his second press conference in as many weeks lamenting the possibility of a national monument in Utah’s Bears Ears region, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:
“If Congressman Rob Bishop spent more time legislating and less time bloviating, Governor Herbert wouldn't need to hold so many press conferences highlighting the congressman’s ineffectiveness.
“Plans to protect Bears Ears have been in the works for literally eighty years. Far from being a ‘midnight monument,’ the Obama administration gave Utah’s congressional delegation every opportunity to protect Bears Ears legislatively. Now that Utahns can see how Chairman Bishop decided to run out the clock on his Public Lands Initiative, they know it's past time for President Obama to step up and do Rob Bishop's job for him.”
As the Center for Western Priorities noted in its report card earlier this year, Rep. Rob Bishop is one of the most ineffective leaders in Congress. When compared to his fellow committee chairmen and ranking members, Bishop scores in the bottom half of every single objective measure in GovTrack’s 2015 scorecard.
While Bears Ears languished without protection, Bishop started 2016 by rolling out a “discussion draft” of his Public Lands Initiative that was so stuffed with poison pills that it was immediately declared dead on arrival. By the time Bishop wrote an actual bill that could have passed the House and Senate, he left just a few dozen working days on the congressional calendar. After passing the bill out of his committee, it appears Bishop took no steps to bring the PLI up for a vote before the full House, nor did Utah Senator Mike Lee ever introduce a version of the PLI in the Senate.
For 80 years, politicians have been all talk but no action when it comes to Bears Ears
Opponents of Bears Ears monument blame badgers for looting and grave robbing
Utah privatizes land inside proposed Bears Ears National Monument
For more information, visit westernpriorities.org. To speak with an expert on public lands, contact Aaron Weiss at 720-279-0019 or aaron@westernpriorities.org.
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Hershey’s Kisses, especially when they are dressed in their holiday best! The new, limited-edition Hershey’s Kisses Kissmas Sweater Chocolates, are the perfect treat for any holiday gathering or last minute stocking stuffer for your friends and family.
Throughout the season, these unique Hershey’s Kisses wrapped in tacky sweater foils are sold exclusively at Walmart while supplies last (SRP $3.24), as well as other holiday favorites, including Reese’s Peanut Butter Miniatures in holiday foils, a three-pound Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar, giant Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates and a one-pound Reese’s Peanut Butter Santa.
For more information, visit https://www.hersheylands.com/en_us/holiday/home.html.
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CAR ENTHUSIASTS WILL FIRE UP THEIR ENGINES FOR
MESQUITE MOTOR MANIA, JAN. 13-15
Hundreds of Classic Cars on Display While Owners Compete for Cash Prizes
MESQUITE, Nev. — Engines will roar as automobile fans fire them up for the 9th annual Mesquite Motor Mania, Friday Jan. 13 through Sunday, Jan. 15. Over 700 vehicles and thousands of spectators will be in attendance, as the car show features all years, makes and models of classic and vintage vehicles, trucks, hot rods, street rods and customs.
Also a fierce competition, the event awards participants over 260 Top Vehicle trophies and $15,000 in cash prizes. Visitors will have a front row seat to the action, witnessing live competitions like “Roaring Engines” and “Slow Drags & Burn Outs.” Admission is free to the public and guests can view the “show and shines” at the following sponsor properties: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, Eureka Casino Resort, Oasis Resort and the Virgin River Hotel. Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy live entertainment and specials. For complete details, visit www.mesquitecarshows.com.
To view photos and videos from last year’s event, click here.
Photo Credit: Las Vegas News Bureau
When: Friday, Jan. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 15
To access the full schedule of events, click here.
Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino
950 W. Mesquite Blvd.
Mesquite, Nev. 89027
Contact: Allie Edwards, R&R Partners
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Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, including adults-only and kids-only celebrations for New Year’s Eve on Saturday, Dec. 31, as well as live music and parties for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Complete information can be found in the document here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ke61zqrib6wb79z/Westgate%20Park%20City%20Resort%20%26%20Spa%20-%202016%20Holiday%20Activities.pdf?dl=0
Park City, Utah – Dec. 21, 2016 – John Beck has been appointed director of resort operations at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the resort.
He joins the Westgate Park City team as the property continues to distinguish itself as one of the top recognized resorts in Utah, recently earning AAA Four Diamond status and Forbes Travel Guide ratings for the first time.
Beck brings experience from some of the top brands in the hospitality industry, including IHG and Waldorf Astoria, and has an impressive track record for achieving excellent customer service evaluations for his properties from TripAdvisor. He most recently served as the director of rooms on the opening team of a new (IHG) brand in New York City. Prior to that, he held director-level operational positions at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and the Martha Washington Hotel in New York City.
“John brings a wealth of experience to the team,” said Westgate Park City General Manager Brian Waltrip. “Our guest experience will be even further enhanced under his leadership.”
Beck holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Niagara University.
About Westgate Park City Resort & Spa
One of Utah's premier mountain resorts, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa features a prime location at the base of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, spacious and attractive accommodations, and a variety of on-site amenities, including ski-in/ski-out access to Park City’s 7,300+ skiable acres, a free ski valet service, the signature Serenity Spa by Westgate, an indoor/outdoor pool, Drafts Sports Bar & Grill and Edge Steakhouse, the two-time award winner for Best Restaurant in Utah in the Best of State awards. For more information about Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, visit www.westgateparkcity.com.
About Westgate Resorts
Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Westgate features 28 themed destination resorts, with over 13,000 luxury villas in premier locations throughout the United States. Most Westgate Resorts locations feature a variety of unique restaurant, retail and spa concepts, including Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Westgate Smokehouse Grill, Edge Steakhouse, Westgate Marketplace & Deli and Serenity Spa by Westgate. For more information about Westgate Resorts, visit www.westgateresorts.com.
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Treasurer Damschen Reminds Utahns to
Give the Gift of Higher Education
No Investment is Too Small – www.uesp.org
SALT LAKE CITY – December 20, 2016 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen reminded Utah residents they can give the gift of higher education this holiday season by opening or investing in a Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP). This gift comes with tax benefits for the giver and receiver. Money invested in a UESP plan grows tax-free and withdrawals are exempt from federal and state income tax as long as the funds are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses. And in Utah, the Utah account owner also receives a state income tax credit or deduction for their contribution.
“Adding to your child’s toy box is hard to resist, but I encourage parents to consider investing the cost of just one toy this year into a UESP account – a true investment in your child’s future,” said Treasurer Damschen. “The gift of higher education is truly priceless and no matter how little you have to invest, you can open a tax-deferred education savings account today.”
Opening a UESP account is free and does not require the help of a financial advisor. Anyone age 18 or older may open an account and there is no minimum contribution or balance requirement. Utah residency is not required and you do not need to be related to the beneficiary to open an account. Also, by going to https://gift.uesp.org/families can send invitations to others who may want to make a contribution to their UESP account.
“Studies show that children with savings dedicated for higher education are four to six times more likely to attend,” added Treasurer Damschen.
Nearly every state in the nation has a 529 college savings plan designed to encourage saving for higher education. 529 plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, and educational institutions, and authorized by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Benefits of UESP Plans – Advantages for Account Owners and Beneficiaries
· Tax-Deferred Growth: Account earnings accumulate tax-deferred. Because you don’t pay annual taxes on account earnings, your balance can grow faster.
· Tax-Free Withdrawals: Withdrawals are exempt from federal and state income tax if the funds are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses:
o Tuition and mandatory fees
o Books, supplies, and equipment required for enrollment
o Computers and peripheral equipment, educational software, and internet access
o Room and board for students enrolled at least half-time
· Utah State Income Tax Credit or Deduction: for the 2016 tax year, a Utah individual taxpayer (or trust) who is a UESP account owner may claim a 5 percent Utah state income tax credit up to certain limits on contributions to his or her account or accounts. Utah-based corporations may claim a state income tax deduction up to certain limits.
· Enrollment is open all year and there are no age, income, or residency restrictions
· Account owners – not the beneficiary – control their accounts
· Saving is less costly than borrowing
· UESP offers 14 investment options
· An eligible educational institution generally includes any accredited public or private college, university, or vocational school where federal financial aid can be used. You can determine the eligibility of an educational institution by contacting the school or by visiting fafsa.ed.gov.
Visit www.uesp.org today to learn more.
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