From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): There are literal lifesavers around us that we can’t see! For example, Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or food stamps). They are there when we need them, saving lives and boosting our economy. They … Continued
From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): As state legislatures are coming back in session, we at Families USA are continuing to focus on making sure that policy makers understand how their proposals will affect health care consumers and patients. Families USA is reaching … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): The Government shutdown is nearing an end, and as part of that deal, CHIP has been extended for 6 years. This is fantastic news for the 180,000+ children and their families in Pennsylvania … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Today – Friday, January 19 – is the deadline for Congress to act on continuing government funding. But other urgent measures are also long overdue. Every day, another 122 Dreamers lose legal status … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/press-room/press-releases/medicaid-work-requirements-harm-everyday-americans Washington, DC, January 11, 2018 – The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) strongly condemns today’s decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowing states to impose work requirements for Medicaid. CLASP contends that … Continued
This is an op-ed submitted to the Harrisburg Patriot News with request for publication. As people of faith concerned for our vulnerable neighbors, we are saddened and deeply troubled by the passage of tax legislation that benefits highly profitable corporations … Continued
From the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org): We have one last chance to stop the Republican tax bill. Congressional conferees are meeting this week to negotiate the final deal on a tax package that cuts health care benefits and raises taxes … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/human_needs_report/chn-negotiations-final-tax-bill-hit-snags/#.Wi7t4VWnEdU December 11, 2017 House and Senate leaders were expected to release this week a merged tax bill that works out the differences in the versions previously passed by the House and Senate, but the latest reports are … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/12/04/will-pay-children-grandchildren/#.WiV8SVWnEdU By CHN December 4, 2017 Editor’s note: Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs, issued the following statement Monday, Dec. 4 in response to the tax bills passed by the Senate and House: “The Senate and … Continued
We need to keep the pressure on to stop these bills that stand to hurt the most vulnerable among us! From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): House, Senate Prepare to Begin Final Tax Negotiations Next Week This week the Senate passed … Continued