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Carol Scott Testifies at Hearing on Financial Abuse and Exploitation. (October 30, 2003). Read her testimony and link to other hearing testimony.
Elder Justice Act Introduced in House and Re-introduced in Senate. (June 17, 2003) Read more.
Sens. Breaux and Hatch introduce the Elder Justice Act September 12, 2002 with original co-sponsors. See bill language here. Additional cosponsors being sought. See "Dear Colleague" letter.
Sen. Breaux announces Elder Justice Proposal, May 20, 2002. Read summary here.
Senate Aging Committee Requests Your Elder Abuse Stories from the Field. Hearing to be held May 20. Get details here.
GAO Issues Report on Investigations of Nursing Home Abuse Washington, DC (March 4, 2002). Read the report and NCCNHR's call for stronger response. See also a summary of the hearing.
Waxman Briefing on Nursing Home Abuse:
There appears to be a lot of interest in the Waxman report from the public and long term care ombudsmen. The report was released at a briefing sponsored by Rep. Waxman on July 30th. Read a summary of the briefing and access testimony of the panelists.
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