Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley calls Affordable Health Care Act the ‘sorriest bill’
Birmingham News – Feb. 18
Gov. Robert Bentley restated his opposition to the Obama administration’s health care overhaul Thursday and called on health care providers and business leaders to find ways to cut costs…Bentley was the keynote speaker at the Health Care Reform Summit, sponsored by the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration…The one-day summit was meant to promote conversation between Alabama’s executives, state legislators and community leaders through several speakers and a panel discussion. Speakers included representatives of Adtran Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and the University of Alabama. During the morning session, Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, gave a presentation…Rebecca Kelly, planning director of UA’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, said the summit’s goal was to help key stakeholders in the state better understand the new health care law and how companies can take a more holistic approach. “Health has an economic impact and health is part of (companies’) bottom line,” she said.
Sorority ball extends scholarship opportunities to men
Crimson White – Feb. 18
The Lambda Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is hosting an event called “An Evening of Excellence” in the Sellers Auditorium at the Bryant Conference Center Sunday at 7 p.m. The Deltas will recognize collegiate and high school achievement and award scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000…Wilson said in the past, most of the applicants and recipients have been female. “One of our goals for this event is to receive an equal number of male and female applicants and to be able to award at least one scholarship to a male,” she said…
Motor service useful but unused
Crimson White – Feb. 18
…Six percent of the student population has taken advantage of the University’s free Motor Assistant Program, said Chris D’Esposito, assistant director of transportation services. D’Esposito said annually about 1,800 out of 30,000 students use MAP, a program that was initiated about 13 years ago. “MAP is a service that helps out faculty, staff and visitors on campus who need minor automotive assistance,” D’Esposito said. “We service seven days a week from 7 a.m. until midnight.” One to two drivers are available assist those who run out of gas, need a battery jump, or need air in a tire, D’Esposito said…