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H.R. 8: A Bill that Hurts Millions of Moms

I’m at that time in life when lots of my friends are having kids. I’m thrilled for my friends - their kids are awesome and adorable. But one thing they’re not is cheap. And if Republicans have their way, kids are about to get even more expensive. New analysis by the Tax Policy Center shows that the tax bill (H.R.8) introduced by Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) ends tax cuts for millions of hard-working families. In fact, more than one-third of all families with children and nearly three-quarters of low-income families with children would lose valuable tax benefits under Rep. Camp’s bill.

Stronger policy on toxic chemicals? Great idea.

Three cheers for sanity on Capitol Hill! For the first time in 36 years, lawmakers voted last Wednesday to strengthen the national law governing toxic chemicals. If it keeps moving and becomes law, the bill will tighten the rules governing those 84,000+ substances that make their way into our homes...

Will Work For A Living Wage at the Hyatt

My name is Sonia Ordoñez, and I am a single mother who was fired by the Hyatt hotel after standing up for my rights. This week we are launching a global boycott of Hyatt hotels, and you can help by boycotting Hyatt and voting Hyatt Worst Hotel Employer in America . My three year old daughter and I...

What a Difference a State Makes! How America’s Children are Faring in the Aftermath of the Recession

Despite our economic woes, America’s children still managed to make gains in academic achievement and health in recent years. But with one in three children lacking parents with secure employment and poverty predicted to reach a 46-year high later this year, children’s overall well-being continues...