WASHINGTON — As House Democrats geared up for a possible vote on
Mr. President, Can You Hear Us?
Posted by Roberta Heine on Jan 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM2013 Children’s/Youth Inaugural Address
Yesterday, President Obama gave his second inaugural address, setting the tone and the agenda for the coming term: the economy, education, immigration and safety. Since children and youth under the age of 25 make up one-third…
What health care reform means in Wisconsin
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Aug 10, 2012 at 3:54 PMThe Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF), a Voices’ member, is educating residents around Wisconsin about what health care reform means for them. WCCF has joined with other advocacy groups including Know Your Care, The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired…
How many children in your state could lose health care? (infographic)
Posted by rheine on Jun 2, 2011 at 5:20 PMUnder the House-passed federal budget plan, at least 15-18 million kids stand to lose healthcare in 2021. But many states stand to fare much worse than the national average. How would your state fare?
Obama Delays Asia Trip to Push Health Reform
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 18, 2010 at 12:00 AMObama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ROBERT PEAR
New York Times
March 18, 2010
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Ohio Joining Push to Insure Kids
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 12, 2010 at 12:00 AMFriday, March 12, 2010 3:18 AM
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Two of three uninsured kids in Ohio – 77,000 youngsters – don’t have to go without health care.
Their modest family incomes qualify them for tax-funded…
Obama fights to finish health reform
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Mar 10, 2010 at 12:00 AMPresident Obama and key members of the administration are ramping up pressure on Congress to pass health reform. Party leaders have made clear that this is a crucial moment in the debate, and the House must pass the Senate health…
Obama to put forward own health bill
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Feb 19, 2010 at 12:00 AMThe Obama administration will propose a compromise health bill before the bipartisan health summit next week, aides say. It would reportedly extend coverage to 30 million Americans and cost about $900 billion, like the legislation already in progress in…
Is the Public Option Making a Comeback?
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Feb 18, 2010 at 12:00 AMAlmost 20 senators have recently indicated support for a health care public option. The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein has an analysis on the prospects for a government-administered health plan at this point in reform debate.
Health reform: The Cost of Inaction
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Feb 9, 2010 at 12:00 AMGridlock in Washington over health reform could cost hospitals billions, reports the Washington Postreports the Washington Post. The cost of unpaid care was around $36 billion in 2008, and is only expected to rise.
Pelosi fighting for greater affordability in health care
Posted by Jacquelyn Lendsey on Jan 14, 2010 at 12:00 AMHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is insisting upon her health bill’s more generous cost protections in reform negotiations taking place among Congressional leaders.
Read the article here, and visit Voices’ child health page to learn more about how children will…
