This is the world of Ryancare
David Elliot,
February 24, 2017
Earlier this month, House Republicans unveiled what they described as a plan for “repealing and replacing” the Affordable Care Act. The plan, however is not really a plan. It comes with no price tag, no explanation of how many million Americans would lose their current coverage, of how much more...
A father’s message to Congress: ‘I cannot protect my son’s health, but you can’
David Elliot,
February 23, 2017
Editor’s note: Congress is considering repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and is debating major structural changes, and perhaps significant cuts, to Medicaid, which serves almost 70 million Americans. Voices for Human Needs is reaching out and telling the stories of those who could be harmed if the ACA is...
Human Needs Report: Spending work, the ACA, Trump’s cabinet and more
Leo Nguyen,
February 21, 2017
Congress is currently in its first recess of the year. CHN just released our latest edition of the Human Needs Report, with a look at what members tackled before the break, and what’s waiting for them when they return on Feb. 27. Read on for articles on FY17 & FY18...
‘A lot more people, I can tell you, will die for lack of medical care’
Kenan Heise,
February 16, 2017
Editor’s note: Congress is considering repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and is debating major structural changes, and perhaps significant cuts, to Medicaid, which serves almost 70 million Americans. Voices for Human Needs is reaching out and telling the stories of those who could be harmed if the ACA is...
Resources from around the Coalition: Presidents’ Day recess edition
Leo Nguyen,
February 15, 2017
The first recess period for the new Congress begins this Saturday, Feb. 18, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26. Several of CHN’s members and friends have put together resources for advocates to use during this recess when members of Congress will be home in their states and districts. Use these...
