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| States use police power to regulate behavior and enforce order within their territory for the betterment of the general welfare, morals, health, and safety of their inhabitants. |
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Protector
Purchaser
Regulator
Safety Net
Education
Laboratory |
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| health benefits of employers |
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| right to continue group health benefits |
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| protects personal health information |
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| Massachusetts Health Reform |
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| mandates that every resident of obtain a state-government-regulated minimum level of healthcare insurance coverage |
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“Universal and Unified Health System” Law Passed May, 2011
-health exchange |
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| Not only “how much” you spend, but “how you spend it” |
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Any member can prolong debate to stall or prevent a vote
Limits power of Senate majority to pass legislation
Requires “cloture” vote by 3/5 majority (60 senators) to terminate
Threat of filibuster alone as negotiating chip |
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| Legislative majorities aren’t sufficient |
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Senate “filibuster” rule
House revenue origination power
President’s “pocket” veto
Super-majority for veto over-ride
Senate President (VP) breaks tie votes |
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| Policy Implementation - 2 rules |
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| establishment of formal rules necessary to effect the intent of laws |
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| activities of implementing organizations to carry out the law |
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| Policy Implementation - who's job |
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| management exercise - Executive Branch (with Legislative oversight) |
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Appropriation Committees (funding)
Standing Committees (direct oversight) |
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Resources (Budget)
Leadership and Personnel |
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