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Jun 13, 2013 |
“It is a little shocking how tone deaf those members of Congress and those in states who continue to push for restrictions on women’s reproductive health are,” says Andrea Friedman, the director of reproductive health programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families, a non-profit group that advocates for a woman’s right to choose.
Jun 12, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 12, 2013 |
“The House Judiciary Committee continued its outrageous and irresponsible attack on women’s health today by passing legislation that would impose a 20-week ban on abortion nationwide,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families…
Jun 12, 2013 |
“The debate that unfolded in the committee today was deeply disturbing and a profound disservice to women,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Jun 11, 2013 |
National Partnership for Women & Families Annual Luncheon is Friday, June 14
Jun 10, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 7, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 4, 2013 |
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 4, 2013 |
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Jun 3, 2013 |
Mark Savage, director of health information technology policy and programs with the National Partnership, takes the consumer’s standpoint in EHR adoption and use — meaning he is a supporter of strengthening, rather than delaying, the meaningful use program.
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