ASCOG Advocate: August 14, 2013

The Capitol Dome.

On this date, in 1935, this controversial act was passed.  The Labor Secretary at the time remarked, "Isn't this socialism?"  The law was funded through the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax.

Was is the name of the this act?


President Obama is expected to advocate for passage of the U.N. Disabilities Treaty.

Joseph Whittaker sued Car-Mart, Inc. under the Americans with Disabilities Act after being terminated for obesity.

"Swanky scammers" busted:  Six wealthy Brighton Beach residents living in luxury, driving Bentleys, filing for Medicaid.

Met on Match.com in 2006; married in 2007; diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2008;  a love story.  

More than 50 Oklahoma hospitals fined for Medicare readmissions.