UVA student to continue social activism with help from two fellowships
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A pair of fellowships will help University of Virginia student Ashley Blackwell fight hunger and discrimination this summer.
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Affordable Excellence model significantly lowers student indebtedness
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The University of Virginia Board of Visitors today adopted an innovative program of Affordable Excellence that significantly reduces student indebtedness for qualifying Virginia residents, affirming U.Va.’s position as one of the best values in higher education.
Virginia Organizing marks fifth anniversary of Obamacare
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Virginia Organizing Chapters in Virginia Beach, Richmond, Waynesboro, and Danville celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) early this week with events in local areas.
Tim Kaine on King v. Burwell challenge to ObamaCare
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Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement as oral arguments in King v. Burwell began at the Supreme Court.
Bob Goodlatte: Stories from Obamacare
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Next month marks five years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, was signed into law. We’ve all heard stories stemming from Obamacare: loss of coverage, higher costs, technology glitches, and red tape a mile long. But for all too many American families, these stories are real life nightmares.
Senate Republicans vote down measure to close healthcare coverage gap
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In a near-party-line vote of 22-15, the Senate today approved budget amendment 301 #11s striking language from Gov. McAuliffe’s introduced budget that would have closed the health insurance coverage gap, enabling up to 400,000 Virginians — most from working families — to access quality, affordable healthcare.
CIT invests in digital healthcare information security startup
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The Center for Innovative Technology announced this week that its CIT GAP Funds invested in Ostendio, Inc., an Arlington-based startup that delivers affordable information security & privacy compliance solutions to digital health companies.
Congressman Robert Hurt touts vote to repeal healthcare law
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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 596, which would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and direct certain congressional committees to offer alternative, market-based legislation that meets specific goals to improve our nation’s healthcare system.
Democrat letter details impact of Medicaid expansion in Virginia
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The House Democratic Caucus delivered letters to members of the House of Delegates that break down how many Virginians in each House district would benefit from the acceptance of over $1 billion of federal Medicaid expansion funds.
Mark Herring leads defense of healthcare affordability assistance before U.S. Supreme Court
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The Commonwealth of Virginia on Wednesday led 22 states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus brief defending the sustainability of America’s healthcare system.
