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Will the State of the Union Speech be a Winner?

Jan 19, 2012 | By Jean Sammon

President Obama gives the State of the Union speech on Tuesday January 24. NETWORK has a handy chart to track how much he talks about the things we support. Read more

Blog: NETWORK’s Issue Agenda on Target

Jan 12, 2012 | By Stephanie Niedringhaus

Today, I listened to a presentation at the Center for American Progress by Dr. Alan Krueger, Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors. As he spoke about the rise and consequences of inequality, I again recognized the timeliness of NETWORK’s campaign on the wealth gap (Mind the Gap!) – and the critical importance today of our work for economic justice. Read more

Blog: Violence Against Women Act Needs Reauthorization

Nov 29, 2011 | By Mary Ellen Lacy, D.C.

Quick action needed! Learn how you can help ensure reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Read more

Blog: Election 2012 Matters!

Nov 28, 2011 | By Eric Gibble

Watch our video to find out why! And click here for information about a new job opening that will enable you to become directly involved. We are looking for a Project Coordinator for ELECTION 2012: Catholics Vote for the Common Good! Read more

Blog: Work on Healthcare Reform Continues

Sep 26, 2011 | By Eric Gibble

Eighteen months ago, we were gratified by the passing of healthcare reform. However, we are still working to guarantee that the progress we made is not reversed. Read more

The Medicare Fight and the ACA

Jun 08, 2011 | By Jean Sammon

I’m tired of the Medicare fight. But I’m afraid we’ll have to endure it for at least another 18 months since 2012 election politicking has already started, and Medicare is the hot issue.  Read more

Blog: At What Cost Will States Balance Their Budgets?

May 24, 2011 | By Casey Schoeneberger

H.R. 1683, deceptively titled the State Flexibility Act, puts children, the elderly and disabled people in grave danger, and if passed, would leave hundreds of thousands people uninsured. Read more

Blog: A “Roadmap” in the Wrong Direction on Healthcare

Mar 07, 2011 | By David Golemboski

The “Roadmap for America’s Future,” advanced by Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin includes all kinds of problematic economic policy ideas, but the healthcare provisions are especially frightening.   Read more

Blog: Moving Forward, Not Backward, on Healthcare

Feb 04, 2011 | By Jean Sammon

The FamiliesUSA HealthAction 2011 conference in Washington last week gave me new insight on the challenges facing our new healthcare law (the Affordable Care Act) and new respect for advocates who are standing up to the challenges, especially in the states. Read more

Blog: We Need to Help the Children

Sep 08, 2010 | By Casey Schoeneberger

I had the opportunity to tag along to a press conference this past Friday with NETWORK Lobbyist, Sr. Marge Clark. Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Arne Duncan of the Department of Education announced the creations of Connecting Kids to Coverage, a national coalition to enroll uninsured children in vital healthcare programs. Read more