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Trump is trying to repeal Obamacare again, but he still doesn’t have the votes – Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles Times

Apr 20, 2017 |

“This latest attempt to repeal the ACA is full of broken promises and deceptive rhetoric,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “While President Trump and leaders in Congress promised to protect health coverage for those with preexisting conditions, this new plan undermines this critically important and wildly popular ACA provision.”

New Report: Online Health Insurance Marketplaces Providing Consumer-Friendly Shopping Experience, with Room to Grow

Apr 18, 2017 |

Tools to help consumers navigate the online health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have improved dramatically over the course of four open enrollment periods, according to Supporting Informed Decision-Making in the Health Insurance...

Female Ironworkers’ Paid Leave Policy Is A Win For Women In A Male-Dominated Workforce – Romper

Apr 17, 2017 |

According to industry sources, beginning this year, members of the Iron Workers union will be given six months of paid maternity leave. This female ironworkers’ paid maternity leave policy is an important win for women in the workforce, especially since this is occurring in such a male-dominated industry.

Obama’s Sick Leave Order Survives Under Trump, for Now – Bloomberg BNA – Bloomberg Law

Apr 17, 2017 |

“We were glad to see that it’s still in place, and we would hope that if and when Acosta is confirmed he will continue to maintain and enforce the executive order and won’t advocate for rescission,” Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, told Bloomberg BNA.

CMS Marketplace Stabilization Rule ‘Hypocritical,’ Ness Says

Apr 13, 2017 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

Cities are finally banning employers from asking everyone’s least-favorite interview question – Business Insider – Business Insider

Apr 13, 2017 |

Sarah Fleisch Fink, director of workplace policy and senior counsel at the National Partnership for Women & Families, says the bans are an important step in the ongoing fight for equal pay.

Health-Care Benefits for Vulnerable Populations Face Death By a Thousand Cuts – Rewire – Rewire News Group

Apr 12, 2017 |

National Partnership for Women & Families Vice President Sarah Lipton-Lubet said, “Millions of women rely on Medicaid for health coverage and access to care–from family planning to maternity care to nursing home care.”

Congress Mulls Comp Time for Private Employers – HR Daily Advisor – HR Daily Advisor

Apr 11, 2017 |

“What we’re doing here is providing an out for employers that don’t want to take the high road and pay their employees the money that they’re owed at the time that they are owed it,” said Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.

‘Senate Confirmation of Gorsuch a Serious Setback for the Country’

Apr 7, 2017 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

‘Shocking – Destructive – Harmful’

Apr 6, 2017 |

Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families

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Leading Patient Advocates Release New Online Tool Designed to Help Patients Access, Use Their Health Information

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In Comment Letter, Leading Consumer Advocate Urges DOL to Rescind Harmful Association Health Plan Proposed Rule

In comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today, the National Partnership for Women & Families condemns a proposed rule that would exempt Association Health Plans (AHPs) from critical consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), increasing...

NEWS: Women denied abortions file landmark lawsuit

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NEWS: Where restrictions on abortion pills could matter most

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Attention Employers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now the Law of the Land

Ten years after the bill was first introduced and 10 years after steadfast efforts from advocates, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law on December 29, 2022. The landmark law confirms protections for pregnant and birthing workers,...

Cesarean Birth Trends 1989-2015

The preliminary national cesarean rate for 2014 is 32.2 percent of all births. This is a slight drop from the national peak of 32.9 percent in 2009.

Testimony of Mark Savage, House Oversight Commitee (March 2016)

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Standing Up for Women & Families in 2016

In 2016, the National Partnership for Women & Families is urging members of Congress to stand up for women and families by supporting the following legislative agenda.

Trump is trying to repeal Obamacare again, but he still doesn’t have the votes – Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles Times

New Report: Online Health Insurance Marketplaces Providing Consumer-Friendly Shopping Experience, with Room to Grow

Female Ironworkers’ Paid Leave Policy Is A Win For Women In A Male-Dominated Workforce – Romper

Obama’s Sick Leave Order Survives Under Trump, for Now – Bloomberg BNA – Bloomberg Law

CMS Marketplace Stabilization Rule ‘Hypocritical,’ Ness Says

Cities are finally banning employers from asking everyone’s least-favorite interview question – Business Insider – Business Insider

Health-Care Benefits for Vulnerable Populations Face Death By a Thousand Cuts – Rewire – Rewire News Group

Congress Mulls Comp Time for Private Employers – HR Daily Advisor – HR Daily Advisor

‘Senate Confirmation of Gorsuch a Serious Setback for the Country’

‘Shocking – Destructive – Harmful’

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New Report: In a Large Majority of States, ‘Bad Medicine’ Abortion Restrictions Undermine Abortion Care and Access

Leading Patient Advocates Release New Online Tool Designed to Help Patients Access, Use Their Health Information

In Comment Letter, Leading Consumer Advocate Urges DOL to Rescind Harmful Association Health Plan Proposed Rule

NEWS: Women denied abortions file landmark lawsuit

NEWS: Where restrictions on abortion pills could matter most

Attention Employers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Now the Law of the Land

Cesarean Birth Trends 1989-2015

Testimony of Mark Savage, House Oversight Commitee (March 2016)

Standing Up for Women & Families in 2016