YWCA: Protect the ACA

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YWCA: Protect the ACA

Monday, September 4, 2017

For Immediate Release Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Lindsey O. Graham (R-SC), Dean Heller (R-NV), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) released new legislation that proposes to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The proposed amendment caps Medicaid funding and rolls it into block-grants for states; allows states to waive critical protections for people with pre-existing… Continue Reading YWCA: Protect the ACA

Top Five on Friday: January 17

Friday, January 17, 2014

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA This week, the news cycle has been incredibly female-focused. From politics to health, from birthdays to marriage. Read on for the latest stories about women this week, and if we missed anything important, let us know in the comments! 1. A look at trends… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday: January 17

Top Five on Friday – October 4

Friday, October 4, 2013

By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA The government shutdown has taken over the media cycle this week, and its impacts will be felt by more people and programs as it continues – including some YWCA programs, which rely on critical funding from agencies that are currently closed. Below, we’re sharing… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday – October 4

The Affordable Care Act: A Pivotal Chapter for the Uninsured

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

By Desiree Hoffman Director of Advocacy, YWCA USA The spectacle to defund, replace, repeal or halt the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues in Congress. Even though House leadership has now voted 42 times to repeal or otherwise undermine Obamacare, they are at it again. In a ping-pong style match, the House and… Continue Reading The Affordable Care Act: A Pivotal Chapter for the Uninsured