Testimony of Portia Wu, Pennsylvania House Labor Relations Committee, H.B. 2278
Testimony of Portia Wu, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.18.2010

"Senate Made History Today, and Our Nation Will Be Stronger as a Result," Women's Leader Says, Applauding Kagan Vote
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.05.2010

Consumer, Labor Union, Employer Organizations Thank Administration for Meaningful Use Rule That Can Reduce Fragmentation ...
News release | 08.05.2010

Ruling In Virginia Challenge Unfortunate, But Not the Last Word, Consumer Advocate Says
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.02.2010

Work/Family Expert Hails Senate Appropriations Committee Vote To Provide $10 Million to Help States Begin Paid Leave Programs
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.30.2010

New Abortion Restrictions Will Unnecessarily Put Women With Health Problems at Greater Risk, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.29.2010

Nation's Top Family Leave Expert Welcomes Vote by Senate Subcommittee to Provide $10 Million in Grants to Help States Adopt ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.28.2010

"Building Better Care Forum" Features Lawmakers, Providers, Experts, Patients & Caregivers...
"Building Better Care Forum" Features Lawmakers, Providers, Experts, Patients & Caregivers From Around Country Discussing What Older Patients, Families Need From Health Reform | 07.28.2010

Forum: What Do Older Patients, Families Need Most from Health Reform?
Wednesday's "Building Better Care Forum" to Feature Lawmakers, Providers, Experts, Patients & Caregivers from Around Country | 07.27.2010

New Regulations Could "Help End Days When Consumers Denied Insurance Coverage Had No Recourse," Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.22.2010

Equal Pay and Work/Family Policies are Bread-and-Butter Issues For America's Families, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.20.2010

Women's Leader Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Vote To Confirm Kagan, Urges All Senators To Confirm Kagan Next Week
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.20.2010

Testimony of Christine Bechtel before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Health Subcommittee
National Partnership Vice-President testifies at the Hearing on Efforts to Promote the Adoption and Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology | 07.20.2010

Excluding Coverage for Abortion Services From High-Risk Insurance Pools is "Unnecessary & Punitive"
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.15.2010

New Regulations Will Improve Affordable Access to Preventive Care for Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.14.2010

"New Meaningful Use Rule Can Improve Patient Safety & Coordination of Care, Make Health System More Efficient"
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.13.2010

"Recess Appointment of Donald Berwick Is Best and Only Choice," Leading Consumer Advocate Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, Campaign for Better Care and President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.06.2010

Top Purchasers, Providers and Consumers Urge Congress to Reject Distortions and Quickly Confirm CMS Nominee Donald Berwick
90 Organizations Say Berwick Rejects Rationing, Supports Better Care | 06.29.2010

"A Superb Choice, Kagan Will Impress All Senators With Fair and Open Minds," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.28.2010

Leading Women's Organization Honors Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
"This is a Moment to Dedicate Ourselves to the Even Harder Work of Translating Health Reform into Practice," Ness Says | 06.24.2010

Nation's Leading Work/Family Expert Lauds Labor Department Move to Clarify the Relatives Who Can Take Leave under the FMLA
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.22.2010

"Nation is about to Start Realizing Promise of Health Reform," Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.22.2010

Lack of Paid Sick Days Takes Significant Toll on Workers' Job Security & the Public Health, New Survey Finds
By Overwhelming Majorities and Across All Demographic Groups, Americans Say All Workers Should Have Paid Sick Days | 06.21.2010

MEDIA ALERT: How Important Are Paid Sick Days to Workers, Our Nation's Health?
Public Welfare Foundation to Release Results of Public Opinion Survey on Paid Sick Days | 06.16.2010

Fair Pay in the Workplace? Voters Strongly Support It, Congress Should Too
47th Anniversary of Equal Pay Act Thursday Shines Spotlight on Wage Gap, Urgent Need to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act | 06.09.2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius To be Honored by Leading Women's Organization
The National Partnership for Women & Families will honor Kathleen Sebelius, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, at its 2010 Annual Luncheon on June 24 | 06.08.2010

"A Superb and Brilliant Choice": Women's Leader Says Confirmation of Kagan Should be Quick, Without Controversy
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.10.2010

New Findings: Paid Sick Days Next Step to Build on Health Reform -- 50 Million Workers Lack Paid Sick Time
White House Advisor Terrell McSweeny Links New Work and Family Policies to Security of Middle Class Families | 04.27.2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: White House Advisor, Public Health and Workplace Advocates to Hold Paid Sick Days Briefing April 27
New Findings: Paid Sick Days for 50 Million Uncovered Workers Next Step in Containing Health Costs | 04.23.2010

Ten Things to Know About Health Reform: Pointing the Way to Better Care
New Fact Sheet Describes How Reform Will Improve Care for Older Adults, Family Caregivers | 04.21.2010

Testimony of Portia Wu before House Education and Labor Committee on "Work-Life Balance Award Act"
National Partnership Vice President Testifies to Support H.R.4855 | 04.21.2010

Consumer and Employer Groups Tell Officials to Stand Strong Against Industry Attempts to Weaken Meaningful Use Definition
Elements of Proposed Rule As Written Likely to Improve Health Outcomes and Reduce Costs; New Fact Sheet from National Partnership Describes Consumer Benefits from Robust Rule | 04.20.2010

What Does the Wage Gap Cost America's Women? Food for 1.7 Years, Rent for 13 Months, or Mortgage/Utilities for Seven Months
For Equal Pay Day, New Report Tallies Cost of Wage Gap to Women in Each State | 04.20.2010

Campaign for Better Care Ads Tell Lawmakers: The Hard Work of Implementing Health Reform Begins Now
Leading Consumer, Health, Aging and Labor Organizations Say Reform Must Translate to Better Care for Older Patients and Their Family Caregivers | 04.13.2010

Consumer Experts Laud New National Survey; Stress Importance of Access to Health Records to Empower Patients and Consumers
Results Demonstrate Need for Providers to Engage Patients in Meaningful Ways | 04.13.2010

Health Reform Gives Nursing Moms a "Reasonable Break" at Work
New Law Sets First-Ever Federal Standard to Help Nursing Mothers Pump on the Job | 04.12.2010

Justice Stevens' Retirement is Loss for Nation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.09.2010

America Needs Better Care | New Campaign Aims to Focus On Improving, Coordinating Care for Vulnerable Older Adults
Survey Finds Older Adults Suffering Due to Poor Coordination, Communication | 04.08.2010

"Fixing Our Broken Health Care System Begins Now," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.30.2010

House Vote for Health Reform is "Huge Step on Path to Fixing Our Broken Health Care System," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.21.2010

Work/Family Leader Lauds Representatives Woolsey and Miller for Introducing Work-Life Balance Award Act of 2010
Employers that Adopt Outstanding Work-Family Policies Deserve Recognition, Ness Says | 03.20.2010

"Pass Health Reform Now," Women's Leader Tells Congress
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.17.2010

National Consumer and Employer Groups Join to Express Support, Make Recommendations on Proposed Definition of Meaningful Use
Groups Praise Government's Commitment to Patients and Families, Say Additional Steps are Necessary to Ensure Taxpayers Benefit | 03.15.2010

Media Advisory: Nation's Top Consumer and Employer Groups to Defend Against Attacks on Meaningful Use
Audio News Conference Featuring HIT Experts Monday at 11AM Eastern Time | 03.12.2010

Women's Leader Lauds Harkin, Senate HELP Committee For Holding Hearing on Equal Pay; Urges Senate To Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.11.2010

Consumer Leader Urges Lawmakers: Keep Momentum Going for Health Reform
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.22.2010

The Best Kept Secrets about Health Reform
New Fact Sheet Describes Ten Ways Reform Would Help Women & Families | 02.18.2010

Good News for Women in President's FY 2011 Budget, Ness Says | Welcome New Funding for Family Planning, Paid Leave Grants, HIT
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.01.2010

Year after Obama Signed Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into Law, Leading Women's Group Urges Senate to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.28.2010

Women's Leader Echoes President's Call to Reform Health Care, Urges More Comprehensive Protections & Supports for Workers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.27.2010

On Anniversary of Roe, Pro-Choice Leader Urges Lawmakers to Protect Women's Right to Choose, Access to Repro Health Services
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.22.2010

Leading Consumer, Business Experts Laud Two Key Federal Agencies for Hitting the Right Note on Meaningful Use of HIT
First Consumer, Business Reaction to Draft Regulations Applauds Agencies for Setting Achievable and Sensible Goals | 01.14.2010

Senate Passage of Health Reform a Historic Milestone. Bill Must Be Improved, Anti-Choice Provisions Betray Promise of Reform...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.24.2009

Law to Correct FMLA for Flight Attendants, Airline Employees an Overdue Victory for Working Families in Airline Industry
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.22.2009

Abortion Provision in Senate Health Reform Bill 'Outrageous'
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.19.2009

Defeat of Nelson-Hatch Amendment a Huge Victory for American Women, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.09.2009

Leading Consumer Advocate Endorses Freshman Senators' Value and Innovation Package
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.08.2009

Support for Delivery Reform: Coalition Letter to Majority Leader Reid, Chairman Baucus, Senator Dodd, Chairman Harkin
Leading consumer, labor and employer organizations, economists and health experts applaud provisions in Senate health reform bill to improve delivery of care, address skyrocketing costs | 11.23.2009

Senate Vote to Debate Health Insurance Reform is "The Right Thing For the Country"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.21.2009

Leading Consumer Expert Lauds Introduction of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Urges Swift Action
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.18.2009

Raising the Global Floor: Unprecedented New Study Finds Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Support Jobs, Enhance Competitiveness
Raising the Global Floor: Unprecedented New Study Finds that Family-Friendly Workplace Policies and Protections Support Jobs, Enhance Competitiveness | Eight-Year Worldwide Study Finds U.S. Lacking Compared to Other Nations on Paid Sick Days, Paid Paternal Leave, Breastfeeding, Other Worker Supports | 11.17.2009

Media Advisory: Raising the Global Floor, Briefing, November 17
Tuesday November 17 Briefing on Unprecedented Eight-Year Worldwide Study that Compares U.S. to Other Nations on Paid Sick Days and Maternal/ Paternal Leave, Breastfeeding, Other Supports and Protections, And Examines Their Impact on Jobs & Competitiveness | 11.13.2009

Senate Vote to Correct FMLA for Flight Attendants, Airline Employees Is "Good News, and Long Overdue"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.12.2009

Debra Ness Testifies before Senate HELP Committee, Subcommittee on Children and Families
Debra Ness Oral Testimony | 11.10.2009

One Historic Vote, One Big Problem to Fix
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.08.2009

House Passage of Stupak-Pitts Amendment Betrays Promise of Health Reform & Puts Women at Risk, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.07.2009

Nation's Top Paid Sick Days Experts React to House Introduction Of Emergency Influenza Containment Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.03.2009

Leading Consumer Expert Praises Senator Kerry for Proposal to Ensure that Health Insurance Exchanges Work on Behalf of Consumers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.29.2009

Ness Calls Defense Authorization Bill 'Important Step Forward' Because It Expands FMLA and Hate Crimes Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.28.2009

Next Steps After Maria Shriver Report: More than 40 Organizations to Release "Valuing Families Agenda"
Audio News Conference | 10.20.2009

Senate Finance Committee Advances Important Health Reform Legislation; Major Fixes Included but More Work to Be Done
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.13.2009

Testimony of President Debra L. Ness before House Committee on Energy & Commerce, Subcommittee on Health
Hearing on H.R. 1740, 1691, 2279, and 995 (regarding the prevention and treatment of breast cancer) | 10.08.2009

Leading Consumer Expert Praises Obama's Strong Call to Pass Health Insurance Reform Now
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.10.2009