Endives are crisp and bitter when raw, making them a great addition to brighten up salads this time of year. When cooked, endive's sharp flavor softens into a mellow sweetness -- whether steamed, grilled or braised. They're one versatile ingredient for your winter kitchen.
The Pension Protection Act & Hybrid LTC. The Pension Protect Act (PPA) was passed by Congress in 2006 and became effective in 2010. The law provides tax advantages for consumers who wish to purchase a long term care policy using a non-qualified annuity policy. The provision in the I.R.S tax code allowing for this is called a 1035 tax free exchange.
The Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010. This legislation would prevent the scheduled 25.5% Medicare payment cut to physical therapists and other health care providers paid under the physician fee schedule. Today, the US House of Representatives passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 4994 , the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 (by a vote of 409-2). This legislation would prevent the scheduled 25.5% Medicare payment cut to physical therapists and other health care providers paid under the physician fee schedule.