Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Daniel Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals, a case in which the justices will decide whether states can be held accountable for violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if they deny state workers the...
MEDIA ADVISORY: As U.S. Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Oral Arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals Petitioner and Legal Experts to Discuss Case’s Implications for Millions of State Workers
Jan 3, 2012
On January 11th, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals a case likely to determine whether millions of state workers will continue to have access to the vitally important self-care medical leave provision of the Family and...
“Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation” as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in Connecticut, Ness Says
Dec 31, 2011
"January 1, 2012 will be a historic day as Connecticut becomes the first state to guarantee its workers the right to earn paid sick time," said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, which has led efforts to enact family friendly...
Administration Action on Essential Benefits Package Jeopardizes Promise of Reform, Women’s, Consumer Health Expert Warns
Dec 16, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care
Obama Move to Extend Wage Protections to Home Care Workers Will Provide “Welcome and Overdue Financial Security” for Millions of Women and Families
Dec 15, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Health Leader Applauds Gains in Insurance Coverage for Young Adults, Urges White House to Remove the Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Coverage So All Young Women Will Be Able to Afford the Care They Need
Dec 14, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Plan B Emergency Contraception Decision Is Profoundly Disappointing, Women’s Health will Suffer, Women’s Leader Says
Dec 7, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Senate’s Failure to Invoke Cloture on Halligan is Disgraceful, “Means Politics Has Trumped Qualifications and Competence for Judicial Nominees”
Dec 6, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
The Nation Is Losing a Visionary Health Leader
Nov 23, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care
Back to Business for Lawmakers, Who Must Prioritize Jobs, Needs of Middle Class and Most Vulnerable Americans
Nov 21, 2011
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families