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“Be proud to say that we are all Americans." – Lamar Alexander
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Alexander: Tennesseans Will Receive More Coverage for Mental Health
Says One-Third of Americans Will Benefit from Mental Health Parity Legislation |
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October 8th, 2008 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said today that one-third of Americans will now receive better health insurance coverage for mental health treatment.
“After years of negotiations, this bill strikes the right balance by helping those who need mental health coverage to get it at a reasonable price without placing an undue burden on small businesses and private insurers,” Alexander said. “I’m proud to have supported this mental health parity legislation that will help will help the 300,000 Tennesseans living with mental illness and their families.”
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 was signed into law last Friday. The measure requires insurance companies that choose to provide mental health coverage do so at a cost and with limitations comparable to that of other medical and surgical benefits offered by the plan.
Alexander cosponsored an earlier version of the legislation that passed the Senate last year.
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October 15, 2008 -
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Alexander: Tennessee Can Lead Development of Clean Energy Technology
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October 14, 2008 -
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Alexander: Vonore Biorefinery Keeps Tennessee on Cutting Edge in Push for Clean Energy Independence
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October 10, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, L. Davis Announce $25,000 for Motlow State Community College
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October 10, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, L.Davis Announce $31,912 for White County Museum
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October 10, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, L.Davis Announce $500,000 for Grundy County Water System
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October 10, 2008 -
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Members of Tennessee Delegation Request Drought Declaration for 11 Additional Counties
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October 10, 2008 -
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Lawrence, Lewis Counties Added to Appalachian Regional Commission
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October 9, 2008 -
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Alexander: HOPE for Homeowners Program Could Help Many of the 67,000 Tennesseans Facing Foreclosure
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October 9, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, Gordon Announce $272,900 for Clay County Water System
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October 9, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, Wamp Announce $75,000 for the Clearfork Community Institute
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October 9, 2008 -
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Alexander, Corker, Wamp Announce $256,500 for Rhea Medical Center
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October 8, 2008 -
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October 3, 2008 -
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Alexander Statement on Final Passage of Bipartisan Economic Rescue Plan
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October 3, 2008 -
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Alexander Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Outstanding Military Service in Millington
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October 3, 2008 -
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Alexander Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Outstanding Military Service in Millington
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October 1, 2008 -
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Alexander Votes to Protect Taxpayers from Looming Credit Crunch
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October 1, 2008 -
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Alexander Says U.S.–India Nuclear Agreement Will Be a Pillar of American Foreign Policy
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