Health Care

March 24, 2015

As the parent of a high schooler and a tween, I relish those wonderful days- the days when my children are so excited to talk with me, to tell me all about what’s happening at school, what’s going on in their friends’ lives, and what triumphs and challenges they’re experiencing at the moment. And...

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Janee Woods

Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

March 23, 2015

Congress will be voting this week on a budget that slashes the funding to Medicaid and makes major changes that would likely result in families losing coverage. Million of families rely on Medicaid for their healthcare. Here are the stories of three moms who have used Medicaid.

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Elyssa Schmier

Health Care

March 22, 2015

We’re afraid to jinx it…. but Congress might actually get something big accomplished for kids this month! A bipartisan group in Congress is making progress toward extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) which is set to expire later this year! With talks heating up, it’s...

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Felicia Burnett

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care

March 20, 2015

Congress is about to strike a deal that takes care of seniors and doctors but leaves low-income and “at risk” children short. Congress’ annual struggle to avoid cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates so physicians will continue to give seniors the care they need is widely considered must-pass...

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Marian Wright Edelman

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Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

March 20, 2015

Some members of Congress want to pass a budget that slashes the funding to Medicaid and makes permanent changes that would deny healthcare to millions of families. No way---moms can't let them!

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Elyssa Schmier

Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Politics & Policy

March 20, 2015

The House Budget Committee recently released its FY 2016 budget proposal . There were just too many Head Smackers in it to narrow it down to one, so we came up with eight. Below are slides highlighting the most Head Smacking parts of it. The Coalition on Human Needs' SAVE for All Campaign has four...

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Debbie Weinstein

Health Care

March 20, 2015

“On behalf of all parents, joint and single, I pray that the CHIP program remains a source of support for our children.” ~ Tania Right now, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers millions of children across the United States—bringing the uninsured rate of children down by 50% (from...

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Jeannina Perez

Health Care

March 19, 2015

Something big is happening in Raleigh on Tuesday—healthcare supporters from across the state will be coming together to speak out for health coverage expansion in North Carolina! We'll be joining with our state partners for the event and we hope you can come, too! NC lawmakers had the opportunity...

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Felicia Burnett

Health Care

March 18, 2015

I am headed to the Hispanicize conference this week. It’s the first time that I go to a conference as both a blogger and an activist (can I just say I’m still not used to that word?). I’m excited on so many fronts. Next week is my 40th birthday (woohoo!). I’m hoping to be able to celebrate it with...

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Sili Recio

Health Care

March 18, 2015

Voy rumbo a la conferencia de Hispanicize en Miami. Es la primera vez que voy a una conferencia como bloguera y activista (aunque tengo para decirles que todavía me falta tiempo para acostumbrarme a la palabra “activista”). Estoy emocionada en varios frentes. La semana que viene cumplo mis 40 (¡...

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Sili Recio