Families & The Federal Budget

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May 24, 2021

The Republican governors of 22 states (and counting) have outrageously decided to stop federal unemployment payments to unemployed workers, citing the false idea that the economy is “roaring back” and people are staying home for no good reason. As if!

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Elyssa Schmier

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May 24, 2021

Catch up on some of the important stuff that happened in the MomsRising community last week. [05/22/2021]

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Kerri Karvetski

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Families & The Federal Budget Politics & Policy

May 19, 2021

This month, people everywhere were collectively asking the same question: what should we get for mom? Take it from this mom—a card and flowers are always nice, but, this Mother’s Day, broadband access is what millions of moms really need. Here’s why.

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Jessica Rosenworcel

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May 17, 2021

Catch up on all the good stuff that happened in the MomsRising community last week. [05/15/2021]

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Kerri Karvetski

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Families & The Federal Budget

May 13, 2021

Our cool tool makes it super easy to send a letter to the editor outlining the types of tax policies we need Congress to pass in the next recovery package.

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security

May 13, 2021

“The stimulus checks helped a lot, and it would be nice to continue to get help since we’re still in debt from last year.”

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Hanna Addis

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Online Event: How to Get Cash from Child Tax Credit with America Ferrara and Alyssa Milano

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

May 12, 2021

The biggest direct cash investment in families since the Great Depression is happening RIGHT NOW, but 59 percent of American women don't know about it! America Ferrera, Alyssa Milano and some very cute kids are looking to change that.

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Kerri Karvetski

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May 10, 2021

What went on in the MomsRising community last week? Lots! Take a look at the new and notable for the week ending Saturday, May 8, 2021. ACTION OF THE WEEK: Tell Congress to Lower Drug Prices Americans should not pay three times more for medicines than people in other countries do. There are...

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Kerri Karvetski

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Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

April 26, 2021

“Care can't wait. Now is the time to lift those who care for us so our economy and society can soar!” That's the message MomsRising members in Arizona, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania delivered to their respective U.S. Senators during the April Congressional Recess. These Kite...

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Kerri Karvetski

What the heck is the American Rescue Plan?

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy

April 8, 2021

MomsRising and the #CareCantWait Coalition came together with U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and experts on April 8, 2021 to get you information on how to get the new benefits available due to the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Why? Polls are showing that the majority of people in our...

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