NACo Captiol Hill Rally (Part 2). The National Association of Counties' (NACo) Large Urban County Caucus rallied June 4, 2008 on Capitol Hill for support of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives which would save counties hundreds of millions of dollars in medical expenses for individuals who immediately lose their federal health insurance benefits while being detained in county jails. "The Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act of 2008" (H.R. 5698) was introduced recently by Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (D-Fla.), Rep. Rush D. Holt (D-N.J.) and Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas). All three members spoke at the rally pledging to work with NACo to secure additional Congressional support. Also speaking at the rally were Broward County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman and Tarrant County, Texas Judge Glen Whitley.
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