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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care

11/30/17

The Senate is set to vote this week on the most sweeping tax bill in a generation. This is no dry bill making small adjustments to the tax code. Instead, it is a bill that will affect nearly every aspect of life for average Americans from education to home ownership; from health care to child care...

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Jamie Davis Smith

Health Care

11/30/17

I'd never been sick before. A light cold here and there, but never seriously ill. I'm young. I eat right. And always take the stairs when presented with the option. This summer as I was planning a vacation with a friend, I came down with what I believed to be a cold. Summer colds are the worst,...

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Ebonee Rice

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

11/30/17

There is a certain pride that I always feel when I get my two boys ready for the day. Whether it’s turning on their lights in the morning while they are snuggled in a warm bed, or making them a healthy breakfast, I feel proud that I can provide for two curious, incredibly loving children. I do not...

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Kelly Ditson

Paid Sick Days

11/29/17

Gov. Hogan’s Proposal a ‘Poor, Unacceptable Substitute for the Robust Paid Sick Days Measure the State Legislature Supports and Marylanders Need’

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Ruth Martin

Food!

11/29/17

The rule the Agriculture Department released today is grossly irresponsible and a significant step backward for our country and for our children’s health. The updated school nutrition standards have been working. Parents support them, kids benefit greatly from them, and the vast majority of schools...

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Monifa Bandele

MomsRising MomsRising Near You

11/28/17

Today, we’re celebrating Giving Tuesday by honoring our dedicated KeepMarching leaders and volunteer advocates like you, many of whom have deepened their commitment to change through our KeepMarching program. And we’re inviting supporters like you to help MomsRising keep opening avenues for bold...

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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

11/28/17

The Senate tax cut bill is the biggest tax scam in history. Read why and what you can do to stop it.

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Lecia Imbery

MomsRising Near You

11/28/17

As the sun sets on Giving Tuesday, I'm sitting here with pecan pie leftovers and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for MomsRising members. Your stories on what keeps you going, why you #keepmarching, show the unstoppable grit and grace of a movement powered by women and moms. Here's a small...

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Anita Sarah Jackson

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

11/27/17

We hope you enjoyed time with family and friends this holiday week. Being around those we love helps us recharge — and reminds us who we're fighting for: our kids, friends, family, neighbors and communities. This holiday in particular stands out as a cutting reminder of how much work we still need...

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Karen Showalter

Family Economic Security Health Care

11/27/17

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which insures almost nine million children nationwide, expired on September 30th. Congress continues to delay in reauthorizing this historically bipartisan legislation. Do you have lingering questions about CHIP? Are you unsure about why it should be...

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