Earlier today, the Senate took an important first step to begin debate on repealing and replacing Obamacare.
Now, the Senate can move forward this week on their seven-year long promise to repeal and ultimately replace Obamacare.
What’s next?
Later this week, the Senate will undergo what is called a “vote-a-rama” in which the rules of the Senate allow for any and all amendments to be offered and voted. This will be a critical time for conservatives to ensure that we protect some of the most conservative reforms and fight off liberal amendments meant to further water down the bill.
What should conservatives push for?
Conservatives should focus to on protecting the 1332 waiver -- the opt-out option for states to remove themselves from some of the most burdensome Obamacare regulations -- generational reform of Medicaid, and additional consumer freedom provisions.
>>>Call your Senators to ensure that they vote to protect conservative reforms.<<<
Liberal Senators may take this opportunity to find bipartisan support to weaken the bill, and some may even push for a single-payer healthcare system. It is our responsibility to ensure that Republican Senators stand firm and push for the strongest conservative reforms possible this week.
Amendments will happen quickly this week, so please follow Heritage Action on Twitter for the latest updates as the debate unfolds.
Thank you for all you do, and we will continue to fight for you until we see the American healthcare system freed from the Obamacare stranglehold.
Dan
Dan Holler
Vice President
Heritage Action for America
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New Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hotel Opens in Springville, UT
Springville, UT (6/28/2017) – Suite Life Management, LLC, a Real Estate Investment Company based in Springville, UT, today announced the opening of a new Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham hotel at 535 S 2000 W, Springville, UT 84663. The property is managed by Channel Point Hospitality, a division of Aimbridge Hospitality, one of the largest independent management companies in the United States
Located 7 miles South of Brigham Young University, the 63-room hotel features an indoor heated pool and complimentary breakfast and offers guests single, double and suite accommodations. Venture into Provo, Utah for shopping and dining at Provo Town Centre. Y Mountain is just around the corner for the adventurous.
Property highlights include fitness center, complimentary wireless internet, and business center. Rooms feature expanded satellite television, flat-screen televisions, upgraded bedding, and a refrigerator/microwave.
“It gives us great pleasure to be able to bring quality and affordable lodging accommodations to the Springville, UT community and we look forward to welcoming travelers to the area’s newest hotel,” said Douglas Ellis, the hotel’s owner.
The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham opened in May 2017 and is expected to add more than 15 jobs to the Springville, UT community.
About Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® brand is an award-winning chain of more than 330 economy hotels located throughout North America and the Philippines. Consistently over-delivering on both guest and owner expectations, Microtel is the only all new-construction hotel in the economy segment. The brand was ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment for the 14th time by J.D. Power in the 2016 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.
Microtel prides itself on being an innovator, offering a midscale experience at an economy price with an array of complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Other amenities available at most hotels include meeting and fitness centers, swimming pools and the opportunity to earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the brand’s guest loyalty program. Travelers can join the program for free at www.wyndhamrewards.com.
Each Microtel Inn& Suites by Wyndham hotel is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Microtel Inns and Suites Franchising, Inc. (MISF), or its affiliate. MISF is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Reservations and information are available by visiting www.microtelinn.com.
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels, encompassing more than 8,000 hotels and over 697,600 rooms in 77 countries. Additional information is available at www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For more information about hotel franchising opportunities visit www.whgdevelopment.com.
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STATEMENT: Allen Renews Call for Union Leader to Step Down
“Randi Weingarten’s smug obstinacy in refusing to accept responsibility for her slur against reformers is disturbing. [U.S. News & World Report, July 24, 2017] Clearly, she believes staying on message—no matter how insulting that message is to African-Americans and people of color throughout the nation—is more important than honesty, fairness, respect and simple decency.
“She knows that the modern-era education reform movement has its origins in efforts led by such amazing people as Fannie Lewis, an African-American Cleveland City Councilwoman and grandmother who fought for the Cleveland Scholarship Program enacted in 1995, and Wisconsin State Rep. Polly Williams who, in 1990, did the same in Milwaukee. Neither had any connection whatsoever with segregationists from the past. Weingarten knows it, yet she refuses to amend her remarks, and continues to impugn the reputations and accomplishments of these women, and to discredit the hopes, dreams and work of school choice parents everywhere by insulting them and their motives.
“Weingarten may have been taken aback by the reaction her hate speech generated but even now, after it has been made abundantly clear that her words were offensive, she is not apologetic or even chastened. Her only reaction is to reiterate the ‘truth’ of her noxious statement, as she and her political advisors choose to carefully spin it, and to blame ideological enemies and shadowy conspirators for the criticism she’s receiving.
“It is also possible that she was not at all surprised by the reaction and that it was her intention to use race-baiting to blow-up the school choice discussion.
“Regardless of whether or not it was an act of insensitive ignorance, or ruthless political calculation, Weingarten should step down as head of the AFT.”
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Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.
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Ogden Entrepreneurs Honored for Providing Outstanding Customer Service
Local Allstate agency owners earn prestigious service designation
Ogden, Utah, July 25, 2017 – As business leaders and involved citizens in the Ogden area, Allstate is proud to announce that the following agency owners have been designated Allstate Premier Agencies for 2017:
· Kraig Moore located at 2319 N. 400 E. in Ogden can be reached at 801-396-8747 or http://bit.ly/2rzxBYs.
· Teralynn Carney located at 367 20th St. in Ogden can be reached at 801-622-2229 or http://al.st/2rozt1I.
· Matt Hawks located at 1496 E. 5600 S. Suite 2 in Ogden can be reached at 801-394-9156 or http://al.st/2rEAiTn.
· Brian Hawks located at 333 Second St. Suite 3 in Ogden can be reached at 801-393-6511 or http://al.st/2sxOWQC.
· John Park located at 3850 Washington Blvd. in Ogden can be reached at 801-627-4063 or http://al.st/2taMkGh.
“The Premier Agency designation is not only about successful business results,” said Brent Wise, regional sales leader for Allstate. “The honor also demonstrates our agents’ commitment to providing top-notch service to exceed customers’ expectations every day.”
The Allstate Premier Agency designation is given to 26 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country. The Premier Agency designation is awarded to Allstate agency owners who have demonstrated excellence in delivering an accessible, knowledgeable and personal customer experience while achieving outstanding business results.
About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Other growth platforms include predictive analytics company Arity and consumer-product protection plan company SquareTrade. Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” Allstate agencies are in virtually every local community in America. In 2016, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $42 million to support local communities.
