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MomsRising Endorses De-Escalate Washington, Initiative 940

October 4, 2017
Noting the devastating impact of police violence on communities of color and the imperative to bridge the divide between communities and police, MomsRising has endorsed Initiative Measure No. 940 (I-940) , a ballot measure designed to reduce police violence through mandatory de-escalation, mental...
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How #CHIPworks for 10-yr-old Julián

October 4, 2017
My son was 2 years old when I first learned he has asthma. I was terrified as his face turned blue and he had trouble breathing. He was immediately treated at the ER and we had to stay there overnight to get him back up to normal. Although it was a scary situation, I was extremely grateful he was...
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#CHIPworks - Meet Sarah in Illinois

October 3, 2017
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ensures that we always give our kids a winning hand of lifelong health! Republicans and Democrats created this critically important program in 1997 because it was a low-cost, sound investment in our children's health and future—and they were right !...
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#CHIPworks - Meet Daviann in Kansas

October 3, 2017
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ensures that we always give our kids a winning hand of lifelong health! Republicans and Democrats created this critically important program in 1997 because it was a low-cost, sound investment in our children's health and future—and they were right !...
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Congress: Extend CHIP Funding Immediately!

October 3, 2017
On Saturday, funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expired. This critically important program has reduced the uninsured rate for kids in the U.S. to less than 5% over the past two decades. Historically, support for CHIP has been bipartisan, helping to ensure we always give our...
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#CHIPworks - Meet Melessa in North Carolina

October 3, 2017
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ensures that we always give our kids a winning hand of lifelong health! Republicans and Democrats created this critically important program in 1997 because it was a low-cost, sound investment in our children's health and future—and they were right !...
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#CHIPworks - Meet Tracie in Texas

October 2, 2017
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ensures that we always give our kids a winning hand of lifelong health! Republicans and Democrats created this critically important program in 1997 because it was a low-cost, sound investment in our children's health and future—and they were right !...
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Check out our new tax explainer video!

October 2, 2017
There's a LOT going on in our nation right now. Amidst the chaos, we’ve created a timely new tax explainer video to discuss what's coming before Congress this week. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on their budget this week and the Senate Budget Committee will begin debate on...
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#TakeAKnee!

September 29, 2017
What’s going on with the NFL, #TakeAKnee, and protecting the health of althletes; we hear the latest on health care fight and what you can do to hold the line; find out about lead in our water and what you can do; and get the lowdown on the Arc's recent Paid Family and Medical Leave report ! *...
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What I Told Senators About My Family's Health Care Needs

September 27, 2017
Good afternoon. My name is Suzanne Garwood and I live in Arlington, Virginia. I am a dedicated MomsRising member because the health care this organization is working to protect matters deeply to my family. My husband and I have two children with Down’s syndrome – a 14-year-old son and a 12 year-old...
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