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We are in DANGER of losing #childcare in Congress's economic package!

The federal budget campaign champions the priorities of women, moms, and families in the federal budget. This campaign includes work on taxes/revenues, SNAP, WIC, Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Medicaid, CHIP, healthy school lunches, and more.

People are often surprised to hear that even a physician can end up on Medicaid...but I’m a great example that it can happen to anyone. I’m 32 years old, married, with two small children and I am a family physician. In January of this year, right at the beginning of a new plan year and new...Read more
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05/19/22
The news has been overwhelming about the baby formula shortage. If you have a child under the age of 1 and are dealing with this, like I am, I know how stressful, scary, and frustrating the shortage is. You are not in this alone. MomsRising is here to help share information with you about how to...
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For Mother’s Day, We’re Turning the Tables on Congress with a MOMibuster!

05/06/22
This weekend, families everywhere will celebrate the mothers in their lives. But while moms appreciate a handmade card, breakfast in bed, or a bouquet of fresh flowers, the Mother's Day gift we really need is progress toward a care infrastructure that makes it possible for our families to thrive.
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¡Únete a MAMIbuster!

04/25/22
Se acerca el Día de la Madre, y después de más de dos años de estrés pandémico, vamos a celebrar nuestro día a lo GRANDE con un MAMIbuster! ¿Qué es MAMIbuster? ---> Durante ocho horas en el fin de semana del Día de la Madre, cientos de mamás, papás, padres, líderes y cuidadores de todo el país...
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Tax Billionaires

04/18/22
We are moving full steam ahead on making sure our elected leaders pass high-quality, affordable childcare and pre-K, maternal health programs, nutrition supports, home- and community-based services, and paid leave for all. But all of that takes $$$. That’s why it’s a perfect time to make sure the wealthy and mega-corporations are paying their fair share!
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Tax Day action needed on the Child Tax Credit!

04/13/22
Did you know Tax Day is next Monday (April 18th)? I know….it really creeped up on me this year as well! This is the perfect opportunity for us to spread the word about our values, our concerns, and what our families really, truly need: Congress to take action to make sure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes AND extend the monthly Child Tax Credit checks.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: MomsRising Storybooks Delivered to Congress

03/30/22
This week, we delivered three hard copies of different storybooks to every member of Congress to celebrate the stories and advocacy of our incredible members. These storybooks include stories of families from across the country that highlight the critical need for investments in our Care Economy...
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We are in DANGER of losing child care in Congress's economic package!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/24146/?source=action">We are in DANGER of losing child care in Congress's economic package!</a>

Will you email your Senators telling them child care and Pre-K must be included in the reconciliation package?

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We are in DANGER of losing #childcare in Congress's economic package!

TELL CONGRESS to #TaxBillionaires

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/24373/?source=action">TELL CONGRESS to #TaxBillionaires</a>

Sign MomsRising’s letter to tell Congress to make sure billionaires pay their fair share in taxes AND extend the monthly Child Tax Credit checks!

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TELL CONGRESS to extend the Child Tax Credit and #TaxBillionaires!

President Biden: Families Need Student Debt Relief!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/22947/?source=action">President Biden: Families Need Student Debt Relief!</a>

Women carry nearly 2/3 of all student loan debt, but advancing our education shouldn’t result in decades of financial hardship.

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Quick Signature! Tell President Biden to Cancel Student Debt

Quick Signature: Urge Congress to Make Improvements to the CTC Permanent and Build a Strong Care Infrastructure!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/19585/?source=action">Quick Signature: Urge Congress to Make Improvements to the CTC Permanent and Build a Strong Care Infrastructure!</a>

Congress must act now to save the Child Tax Credit by the end of 2021 and build a strong care economy. They need to hear us urging them to do what's necessary to build an economy where everyone can thrive. Take a few seconds to sign on to our letter.

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This program lifted millions of children out of poverty, it must continue!

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