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08/21/09
We’ve started a game of “Tag” with real life Healthcare Reform Myths & Facts---and by reading this right now you’re officially “Tagged.” Why the game? Well, things were getting so out-of-hand with ridiculous rumors flying, that we at MomsRising decided to add a little levity and, importantly,...
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08/19/09
On Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control released its new toolkit, Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers , which includes recommendations from the CDC, and a letter cosigned by the Secretaries of Commerce, Health and Human Services, and Labor. Their advice?...
08/19/09
Faster than a toddler crawling toward an uncovered electrical outlet and more powerful than a teenager’s social networking skills, moms across the country are fanning out to dispel the unfounded rumors, misperceptions and lies about healthcare reform. The effort, the SuperMom Healthcare Truth Squad...
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08/19/09
By Brigette Courtot, Senior Policy Analyst, National Women's Law Center Intrigued by the news headline “For macho men, doctor visits are less likely,” I recently checked out a new study showing that men “most devoted to traditional beliefs about masculinity” are considerably less likely than other...
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08/18/09
Julia Kaye is a Health Policy Associate at the National Women's Law Center and regular contributor at womenstake.org . The following was a guest post she wrote for Say Ahhh! There is a common misconception that all low-income people--or, at least, all poor parents--are eligible for Medicaid. It may...
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08/18/09
From Your (Wo)man in Washington blog On this day, 89 years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified. A moment of pause while we offer a silent prayer of thanks to the sisterhood of suffragettes and the suffragists whose sacrifice, suffering, and dedication made this possible. And this morning, a...
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08/18/09
Opponents of healthcare reform are busy spreading myths all over the internet. We need you to bust another one today! Here's your myth to bust today about healthcare reform: "Healthcare reform would create rationing of healthcare." Say what? Rationing of healthcare for those in need is something...
08/17/09
Ever notice those PVC free labels on products and think... I should know what that's about, but I haven't got the time to find out? Me too. Turns out that the production of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC—is incredibly bad for the environment. But there’s more! PVC is also a major source of phthalates,...
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08/17/09
In September, The National Association For Moms In Business, is meeting with Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid to discuss issues most affecting moms who are in business. Senator Reid has shown a great interest and concern over the years in the issues affecting moms in business. We are really...
08/15/09
What is the Healthy Families Act (HFA)? Currently, no state or federal law guarantees paid sick days—although paid sick days campaigns in over a dozen states across the country are mobilizing in support of this basic workplace standard. The federal Healthy Families Act (S 1152/HR 2460) would allow...
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