Bredesen's Proposal Highlights Inherent Problems with So-Called ''Fair Share'' Bills; Reaction to Governor's Proposal on Health Care for Uninsured Tennesseans.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- STATEMENT FROM DEBORAH K. WOOLLEY, TENNESSEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, PRESIDENT "The Governor's program if enacted, coupled with what Tennessee companies such as Wal-Mart and others are offering in the way of innovative program options for employee health insurance, proves there is no need for 'Fair Share' legislation in Tennessee. In fact, these mandate bills have a negative effect on an economy. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. research from economists Dr. Katherine Baicker of UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX and Dr. Helen Levy of the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. , if 'Fair Share' legislation were enacted nationally, 'such a mandate would trigger job loss for over 315,000 Americans as employers would be forced to rein in to check the speed of, or cause to stop, by drawing the reins. to cause (a person) to slow down or cease some activity; - to rein in is used commonly of superiors in a chain of command, ordering a subordinate to moderate or cease some activity deemed excessive. See also: Rein Rein skyrocketing labor costs. This catastrophic job loss would be concentrated among the nation's low-skilled employees.' "Tennessee's economy cannot afford bad legislation like 'Fair Share.' Not only would it rob jobs - and hurt our state in other ways - it sends a conflicting message about Tennessee. Our state has spent nearly 30 years delivering a pro-business message across the globe. Passing an employer-mandate bill would jeopardize jeop·ard·ize tr.v. jeop·ard·ized, jeop·ard·iz·ing, jeop·ard·izes To expose to loss or injury; imperil. See Synonyms at endanger. much of the current and future outstanding economic development activities across Tennessee. Again, we applaud the Governor's recognition that mandates are not good business in Tennessee." STATEMENT FROM DENNIS ALPERT, WAL-MART STORES, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. . SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. - TENNESSEE "From what we heard tonight, Governor Bredesen has introduced an innovative approach with the 'Cover Tennessee' plan that provides important access to basic health-care services for our uninsured population. Wal-Mart Inc. appreciates this administration's pro-business approach to governing gov·ern v. gov·erned, gov·ern·ing, gov·erns v.tr. 1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in. 2. by fashioning a new program that does not rely on mandates on companies across Tennessee. "We look forward to learning more of the details surrounding 'Cover Tennessee' over the next few days. If this program is successful, it will remove a critical barrier for those who have been unable for one reason or another to obtain quality health-care services and provide a major platform for improving the overall health of our citizens."
THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE FOR FOLLOW-UP INTERVIEWS:
DENNIS ALPERT WAL-MART STORES, INC. SENIOR MANAGER,
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - TENNESSEE, (479.721.9488)
DEBORAH (DEB) KOHLER WOOLLEY, TENNESSEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND INDUSTRY, PRESIDENT, (615.500.9730)
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