Virginia Organizing: Affordable Care Act lives on
Sandra A. Cook, Chairperson for Virginia Organizing, released the following statement today regarding the government shutdown.
Sandra A. Cook, Chairperson for Virginia Organizing, released the following statement today regarding the government shutdown.
Today, the Obama administration issued a new report highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for the people of Virginia. Thanks to the healthcare law, the 88 percent of Virginians who have insurance have more choices and stronger coverage than ever before. And for the 12 percent of Virginians who don’t have insurance, or Virginia families and small businesses who buy their coverage but aren’t happy with it, a new day is just around the corner.
There are many important changes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) that improve access and services for people with Medicare. There are also many myths about how the ACA will affect Medicare benefits.
Congresswoman Elaine Luria voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 1425)
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine today applauded $7,387,190 in federal funding to help promote access to housing in the Commonwealth.
An executive order designed to lower the cost of prescription drugs was one of the measures rescinded by President Donald Trump on Monday.
Three percent of U.S. high school students identify as transgender. Republicans won’t rest until they all die by suicide.
Donald Trump is still working on the concepts of a healthcare plan. Senate Democrats, now in the minority in the senior chamber, have a plan in place.
We want people to have kids, we want people to work, but we don’t put nearly enough into childcare – where the folks who work in it are grossly underpaid, and the people who have to pay for it are left to their own devices.
With a number of economic development projects under way in Virginia, a program will offer loans and grants to develop housing for workers.