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Why the health reform law is important: New numbers on rising health costs
Posted by MatthewWright on May. 16Health care costs for a family of four covered by workplace health insurance will exceed $20,000 for the first time ever in 2012, according to a new study released by Millman, a firm that consults with companies on employee…
More education updates from around the country
Posted by Bill Bentley on May. 15Last week we gave you updates on education policy in Michigan and South Carolina. This week our member organizations in Colorado and New Jersey report on slow but steady progress on winning support for greater investments in early education, starting…
Reckless cuts to kids pass House
Posted by rheine on May. 14Last week the House went through with its reckless plan to slash children’s programs. In a vote of 218-199, it passed a budget that would dismantle much of the safety net, dealing massive blows to food stamps, Medicaid and other…
For Mother’s Day, a funny video from you customized for her
Posted by rheine on May. 11Our partners over at MomsRising.org have released their annual Mother’s Day video. As in past years, it’s hilarious and it can be customized just for your mom. Check it out!
We’re very proud of the growth of MomsRising.org, a…
Pelosi criticizes callous federal cuts to kids, thanks Voices and other advocates
Posted by Joe Theissen on May. 11The House yesterday approved a plan to replace its scheduled federal budget cuts with even more severe cuts, many of them affecting children’s programs. By a vote of 218-199, the House approved a “reconciliation” bill that would spare at the…
