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76. Hitech Act Text
1HITECH ACThttp://www.hipaasurvivalguide.com/hitech-act-text.phpSec. 13400. DefinitionsIn this subtitle, except as specified otherwise:(1) Breach.—(A) In General.—The term ‘‘breach’’ means the unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of protected health information which compromises the security or privacy of such information, except where an unauthorize..
77. How does a Bill Becomes a Law
The single most important job of the U.S. Congress is to create law. Every law in the United States starts out as a bill. Before a bill becomes a law, it must first be approved by the House of Representatives, the Senate, and finally the President. The Beginning of the BillLaws and bills start out as ideas. These ideas can originate from a Representative or Senator, or fro..
78. How Much Is Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage in CaliforniaThe minimum wage in California is notable higher than the national minimum wage rates that were established by the federal government. Most individuals who are working within the state of California must be provided with the CA minimum wage. Some workers do not qualify for minimum wage rates, due to their age, relation to the employer, or the type of p..
79. Humana Medicare Overview
Humana medicare is just one of the many options available through various Medicare providers. Individuals that wish to take advantage of the benefits offered through medicare advantage programs, may wish to select Humana Medicare advantage, as it offers many of the same options  available through other providers.Humans Medicare advantage may offer Medicare beneficiaries ad..
80. Illinois Disability Benefits
Illinois Disability Benefits   Guide to Illinois Disability Benefits If you are an Illinois resident and have been partially or totally disabled, you may be entitled to IL disability benefits.  To understand more about the different types of Illinois disability benefits available for disabled workers, you should read this guide.  You'll learn about the IL disability benef..
81. Illinois Environmental Protection Act
Asbestos in the state of Illinois is also regulated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. This agency works with the state and companies that work with asbestos to ensure that all regulations pertaining to the same removal of asbestos materials is adhered to. Asbestos regulations are strictly enforced in the state of Illinois because, according to the General Assem..
82. In re Stolar
In re Stolar   What did In re Stolar Rule?   In 1971, the Supreme Court ruled that a requirement for bar association applicants to list every organization they belonged to since law school was unconstitutional.  The petitioner, Leonard B. Boudin of New York City, was denied admission to the Ohio Bar after he failed to list all of the organization..
83. Indian Removal Act Text
Text of the Indian Removal Act of 1830:An Act to provide for an exchange of lands with the Indians residing in any of the states or territories, and for their removal west of the river Mississippi.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall and may be lawful for the President of the United States..
84. Indian Reorganization Act Text
The Indian Reorganization Act, June 18, 1934     (Wheeler-Howard Act - 48 Stat. 984 - 25 U.S.C. § 461 et seq)     --An Act to conserve and develop Indian lands and resources; to extend to Indians the right to form business and other organizations; to establish a credit system for Indians; to grant certain rights of home rule to Indian..
85. Infrastructure
Infrastructure Understanding Government InfrastructureA government’s infrastructure describes the structures set in place in order for society to function. Having an infrastructure in place serves to facilitation the production of services and goods which can then be distributed to a market. It also provides social services to the individuals within the society.Infrastructure can include bo..
86. Intact Dilation and Extraction
Intact Dilation and Extraction   What is Intact Dilation and Extraction?   Intact dilation and extraction refers to a late term abortion that involves the dilation of the vaginal passage and a number of other procedures.  The abortion is sometimes induced by drugs, and the procedure involves collapsing the fetus’s head in order to let it pass through the cervix more e..
87. Intro To The Medicaid Office
What is Medicaid?Medicaid is the government-run health program of the United States of America. Medicaid is offered only to eligible individuals and their families; Medicaid is awarded to those individuals with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid is a means tested program that is jointly funded by both state and federal governments. That being said, all Medicaid of..
88. IRS Wage Garnishment Overview
Most residents of the United States are required to pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service. The two primary types of taxes that frequently cause complications for individuals throughout the nation are property taxes and income taxes; however, there are additional types of taxes that must be paid.If an individual fails to pay the taxes that he/she owes the IRS, the IRS has th..
89. Japanese American Internment
Japanese American Internment   History of Japanese American Internment   On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt approved Executive Order 9066 that ordered for the relocation of 127,000 Japanese American to concentration camps to the interior of the United States.  Even though there was a lack of evidence, World War II created anti-Japanese paranoia in the United States a..
90. Jobless Rate Overview
Jobless Rate Overview UK unemploymentIn the United Kingdom, the UK unemployment rate is compiled by the Office of National Statistics. The national UK unemployment rate has remained below eight percent for several months, indicating that the UK unemployment rate is below the levels of unemployment experienced in Canada, India, or the United States of America. However, within the UK, unemployment var..