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Posted by: Tara Bostock on Feb 03, 2010
Did you know that over 4 million people in this country were
born with a right to health care? Through treaties, American Indians and Alaska
Natives were guaranteed the right to health care and protection from the United
States government in exchange for land.
Posted by: Mark Fisher on Jan 14, 2010
A new year has begun-but our economy is still acting like
it's 2009. With the latest unemployment rate unchanged at 10%, all Americans
are still feeling the effects of the lack of job growth. President Obama has
made this a top priority, and it is clear that many are thirsty for new
economic opportunities.
Posted by: Laura Parisi on Jan 13, 2010
The Children's
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) has taken a backseat
to broader national health care reform over the past few months. However, as
the health care debate proceeds in Washington, several states are taking
advantage of the additional funding and new options available under CHIPRA to
make significant
improvements to their CHIP programs.
Posted by: Erin Kelly on Jan 06, 2010
President Obama signed a defense spending bill into law on
December 19. Within that bill was a provision that extends subsidies for
unemployed workers receiving COBRA benefits. While this may seem like a lot of
legislative mumbo-jumbo, here's
what you need to know: This
provision helps hard-working Americans who have fallen on hard times keep their
health coverage.
Posted by: Kate Blocher on Dec 24, 2009
At 7:15 a.m. the Senate took the last vote on their version of health
insurance reform legislation and passed the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act on a strictly party line vote of 60 top 40.
Posted by: Mark Fisher on Dec 16, 2009
Throughout the health insurance reform debate, seniors have
been the target of direct attacks by the opposition. Lies about death panels,
Medicare cuts, and rationing have invaded the debate, resulting in a confused
senior population. You probably have heard bewilderment about health reform
from the parents or grandparents in your own family.
Posted by: Erin Kelly on Dec 15, 2009
With the nitty-gritty details of health reform changing
every day, it's pretty difficult for most people to not only keep up, but also
to figure out what's in it for them. Let us help you out.
Posted by: Erin Kelly on Dec 10, 2009
The Center for American progress has come up with a great
new video that exhibits why American's can't wait for health reform.
Posted by: Jessica Larochelle on Dec 09, 2009
It's that time of year again. The temperature is dropping,
the days are getting shorter, people are getting in the holiday spirit, and the
staff at Families USA is busy preparing for our annual conference, Health
Action 2010. We hope you can join us!
Posted by: Kate Blocher on Dec 04, 2009
The health care bill has hit the Senate, and opponents of
reform are planning to do everything in their power to stall the debate
proceedings, and, if possible, grind them to a halt.
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