2.5 Million Fewer Poor in 2016; Biggest 2-Year Decline In Poverty Since 1969

Tell Congress to reject the disasters of government shutdown or default, and to help Harvey’s victims – here’s how.  And here’s background about what’s at stake in September.

More Than 1,500 Groups Call On Congress To Pass A Budget That Promotes Opportunity For All, Protects Basic Living Standards, And Protects Our Environment. Read the letter and take action to make sure your Members of Congress know they must stop the cuts. 

 

Read Our Statement on the Latest Health Care Vote: ‘They responded to the facts. They served the national interest.’

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Send Us Your Story

Has the Affordable Care Act helped you or someone you know? What about Medicaid? Congress is currently debating whether to repeal the ACA and whether to significantly alter or scale back Medicaid, which
helps millions of Americans get needed care. Maybe the ACA or Medicaid have helped you – maybe they have helped someone you know. A loved one, a relative, a friend, a coworker, a client.

The Coalition on Human Needs is collecting stories from ordinary Americans who count on these important programs. We will gather the most compelling stories and share them with members of Congress, allies and the media. We want to hear from you. Send us your story!

SAVE for ALL Campaign

Strengthening America’s Values and Economy (SAVE) for All is a coalition of national, state and local advocacy groups, service providers, faith-based organizations, policy experts, labor and civil rights groups working to protect important services from harmful federal budget cuts and to save the federal capacity to spur economic recovery and progress for the benefit of all.

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