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Jun 23, 2017 |
According to Stephanie Glover, a senior health policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families, waiving Essential Health Benefits is an “attack” on the guaranteed coverage of maternity care in the individual market. “Women need access to maternity coverage, it’s an essential part of their health care,” says Glover.
Jun 22, 2017 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 22, 2017 |
“More than three in four people who take leave in this country do so to recover from serious illness or injuries, or to care for a seriously ill or injured parent, spouse, child or relative,” said National Partnership President Debra Ness.
Jun 15, 2017 |
Ivanka Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) are teaming up for a private forum with members of Congress on “pro-family tax reform initiatives.”
Jun 14, 2017 |
There are reasons to be hopeful, despite the unprecedented challenges we face. That was the message at the National Partnership for Women & Families’ Gala Dinner, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Wednesday night. The event honored U.S. Senator Kamala...
Jun 14, 2017 |
“We are thrilled that the country has moved on to this new chapter in the national paid leave debate. Consensus about the problem creates a historic opportunity to advance solutions … The country will benefit if this is the beginning of real dialogue among people and organizations that care about finding a real solution,” write National Partnership President Debra Ness and Vice President Vicki Shabo.
Jun 13, 2017 |
New Analysis Highlights the Many States That Would be Especially Underserved by a National Plan That Excludes Family Care and Serious Personal Medical Needs
Jun 12, 2017 |
“The best workplaces — like Deloitte — will ask their employees what their workforce needs to be happier and more productive,” says Vicki Shabo, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Jun 9, 2017 |
The report by Childbirth Connection also revealed a number of factors how a C-section can be harmful to the mother and ranked them on a scale from very small to very large.
Jun 7, 2017 |
National Partnership for Women & Families Gala to be Held on Wednesday Evening, June 14
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The National Partnership for Women & Families held its annual gala this evening at the Washington Hilton Hotel. The star-studded event looked at the challenges facing the nation’s women and families and the programs and policies women need. Sheryl Sandberg,...
The National Partnership for Women & Families will hold its annual gala this Thursday, June 7 at the Washington Hilton Hotel. The event looks at the challenges facing the nation’s women and families and the programs and policies women need. WHO: Keynote...
“Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive and pernicious problem in this country. It affects women and men across industries and occupations, contributes to the punishing gender-based wage gap that harms so many women and families, and can have...
It's almost Earth Day – a day dedicated to protecting our planet from the effects of climate change and other environmental hazards. As we celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the steps we can all take to protect our planet, it's important to highlight that...
The Supreme Court Fight Over an Abortion Pill: What's Next?, AP News, April 20, 2023 The Supreme Court initially gave itself a deadline of Wednesday to decide whether women seeking access to a widely used abortion pill would face more restrictions while a court case...
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is starting off April with some promising news: Black women ages 20 and older have hit their lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in half a century of data, 4.2 percent. This is a good sign because it...
The ability to make personal health care decisions should not depend on how much money a woman makes or where she gets her health insurance. This groundbreaking legislation would put an end to politicians denying women insurance coverage for medical care they need.
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