Statement “Today, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed the Healthy Starts Act into law – a huge win for the health and wellness of mothers and babies in the state. This bill, which passed with unanimous support in both the State House and Senate, extends reasonable workplace accommodations to pregnant workers and makes big strides in breastfeeding support and maternal and infant health practices.
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May 16, 2017
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May 12, 2017
News release Today, ahead of Mother’s Day weekend, moms are leading a parade of advocates and volunteers to deliver thousands of Statue of Liberty figures to President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and to every member of the U.S. Senate to remind them that our diversity — and people caring about each other — is what has made our nation strong, innovative and prosperous; not the opposite.
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May 11, 2017
Statement “We are extremely pleased that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was reintroduced in Congress today with bipartisan support. Its passage should be a high priority for leaders in both the House and Senate. This bill would help pregnant workers stay at their jobs without sacrificing the health of their pregnancies. It is common-sense, badly needed legislation that would go a long way in ensuring that pregnant workers receive reasonable accommodations on the job as needed.
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May 9, 2017
News release WASHINGTON, DC -- On Friday, May 12th, ahead of Mother's Day, members of MomsRising and other groups will deliver thousands of Statue of Liberty figures to President Donald Trump, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and every member of the U.S. Senate. Moms will be standing up for liberty and justice as they remind leaders: Our diversity — and people caring about each other — are what has made our nation strong, innovative and prosperous; not the opposite. Yet right now the rights of immigrant families and Muslims are under direct attack — as is our access to health care.
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May 8, 2017
News release WASHINGTON -- Today, May 8th, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed SHB 1445, legislation expanding access to dual language learning in schools across Washington State. The bill is a culmination of years of work from educators, organizers and grassroots leaders to equip classrooms for Washington’s students that honors the increasing diversity of language and culture represented in the State’s schools.
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May 4, 2017
Statement “The vote today in the House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is irresponsible, damaging and a shameful instance of lawmakers putting partisan interests ahead of the country’s interests. The bill the House passed would take coverage away from 24 million people, decimate our nation’s cherished Medicaid program, and gut protections for those with pre-existing conditions. It would make health insurance less affordable, less accessible and less comprehensive for the families that need it most. It is nothing less than an assault on our health.
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May 3, 2017
Statement “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits health insurers from refusing to cover people who have pre-existing conditions, or charging them more because of their pre-existing conditions. There is simply no acceptable substitute for that guarantee.
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May 3, 2017
Statement WASHINGTON DC -- Earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue signed a proclamation that weakens Obama-era healthy school lunch standards. The standards are part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and were advocated by Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign. For the last five years, schools have worked hard to reduce the calories, fat and sodium in their cafeteria meals, and must increase the amount of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and nonfat milk offerings to students. With great success, over 99 percent of schools are already meeting the standards.
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May 2, 2017
Statement “Despite its deceptive name, the Working Families Flexibility Act would not offer real flexibility to working families and would instead rob employees of their right to be compensated fairly for extra time they work. This bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing – and working parents aren’t fooled. The legislation the House passed today is an anti-worker bill.
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May 1, 2017
Statement WASHINGTON DC -- According to recent news reports, Republicans in the House of Representatives have resurrected plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, after Rep. Tom MacArthur introduced an amendment to the American Health Care Act that has the support of the House Freedom Caucus.
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