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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is "Balanced, Reasonable and Badly Needed Legislation" to Address Workplace ...
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 5.8.2012
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New Mother's Day Report Recognizes Some Advances But Gives Most States Poor Grades for Failing to Adopt Policies that Help...
No State Earns an "A" and 18 States Earn Grades of "F;" America's Families Expect and Deserve Better, Experts Say | 05.8.2012
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Consumer Leaders Applaud Administration's Proposed Rule on Meaningful Use of Health IT
Top Health, Aging, Consumer, Labor Groups Urge Administration to Strengthen Key Provisions | 5.7.2012
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Rutgers Study: Public Policies Increase Workers' Access to Paid Parental Leave, Linked to Less Reliance on Public Assistance
New Brunswick, N.J. | 04.30.2012
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Women's Health Leader Urges Congress to Reject H.R. 4628, Protect Women's Preventive Health Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 4.27.2012
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Rutgers Study: Public Policies Increase Workers' Access to Paid Parental Leave...
Washington, D.C. | 04.26.2012
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What Does the Wage Gap Cost America's Women Each Year? 2,751 Gallons of Gas, 13 Months of Rent, or Food for 1.8 Years
On Equal Pay Day, New Data Show the Cost of the Wage Gap for Women and Families in Each State | 4.17.2012
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Rebuild America Act is the "Powerful Legislative Package America's Working Families Need," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.29.2012
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Women's Leader Says Nation Would Suffer If Court Undermines Health Reform Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.27.2012
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Women's Leader Calls Supreme Court's Coleman Ruling "Appalling and Dangerous"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.20.2012
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Proposed Rule on Birth Control Advances Key Promise of Health Reform for Women, Is Balanced and Reasonable
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.16.2012
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Lawmakers Must Reject all Contraception Bans, End the War on Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 3.1.2012
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Leticia Mederos is New Vice President at National Partnership for Women & Families
Washington, D.C. | 2.27.2012
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Consumer Advocate Says Proposed Meaningful Use Rule Can Advance Patient-Centered Care, Vows to Work Tirelessly to Protect, ...
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Member, Health IT Policy Committee | 2.23.2012
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A Disgrace
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.16.2012
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Women's Leader Applauds Obama Budget Proposal for Advancing Health Reform, Anti-Discrimination Measures, But Warns...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 2.15.2012
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With Government Providing Incentives for Widespread Adoption of Health Information Technology, Survey Finds that Consumers ...
"Making IT Meaningful: How Consumers Value and Trust Health IT"
Is Unprecedented Consumer Survey on Health IT | 2.15.2012
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Written Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Public Meeting on Discrimination Against Pregnant Women and Caregivers | 2.15.2012
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MEDIA ALERT: At Key Moment as Government is Incentivizing Health Information Technology, New Survey Examines Consumer...
Wednesday Release for "Making IT Meaningful: How Consumers Value and Trust Health IT" | 2.13.2012
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"A Smart and Very Reasonable Accommodation"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families On Today's White House Announcement of an Accommodation on the Affordable Care Act Requirement that Contraceptive Coverage be Available to Women | 2.10.2012
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More Help for Military Families from the Family and Medical Leave Act, Thanks to the Obama Administration
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.30.2012
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President Obama is Right: Nation Needs Fair Pay, Good Jobs, and Health Insurance that is Secure and Unbiased
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.24.2012
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Women's Health at Stake
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.22.2012
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Obama Administration Action Means More Women Will Have Access to the Contraception They Need, Women & Families Will Be ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 1.20.2012
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Rutgers Study Finds Paid Family Leave Leads to Positive Economic Outcomes
New Brunswick, N.J. | 01.19.2012
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Rutgers Study: Paid Family Leave Leads to Positive Economic Outcomes for Working Families, Businesses
Washington, D.C. | 01.17.2012
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Experts Warn: Fundamental Protection for Workers and Families Hangs in the Balance
Washington, D.C. | 01.11.2012
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MEDIA ADVISORY: As U.S. Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Oral Arguments in Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals Petitioner and ...
Washington, D.C. | 01.03.2012
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"Tomorrow America Will Be a More Family Friendly Nation" as First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law Takes Effect in ...
Washington, D.C. | 12.31.2011
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Administration Action on Essential Benefits Package Jeopardizes Promise of Reform, Women's, Consumer Health Expert Warns
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care| 12.16.2011
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Obama Move to Extend Wage Protections to Home Care Workers Will Provide "Welcome and Overdue Financial Security" ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.15.2011
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Women's Health Leader Applauds Gains in Insurance Coverage for Young Adults, Urges White House to Remove the Religious ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.14.2011
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Plan B Emergency Contraception Decision Is Profoundly Disappointing, Women's Health will Suffer, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.07.2011
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Senate's Failure to Invoke Cloture on Halligan is Disgraceful, "Means Politics Has Trumped Qualifications and Competence...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.06.2011
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The Nation Is Losing a Visionary Health Leader
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care| 11.23.2011
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Back to Business for Lawmakers, Who Must Prioritize Jobs, Needs of Middle Class and Most Vulnerable Americans
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.21.2011
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New U.S. Census Data Provide "Compelling Evidence of Significant and Sustained Gaps in Access to Paid Leave" Among...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.10.2011
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Help for California's Pregnant and Parenting Youth
Washington, D.C. | 11.09.2011
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Leading Consumer, Patient, Senior, Civil Rights Groups Say New ACO Rule a Reasonable Compromise
Campaign for Better Care Consumer Coalition Members Say Time is Right to Advance Delivery Models that Will Improve Care Coordination for Vulnerable Patients | 10.25.2011
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Consumer Groups Say New Accountable Care Organization Rule is a Reasonable Compromise, Urge All Parties to ...
Statement of Campaign for Better Care Leader Debra L. Ness | 10.20.2011
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"A Callous and Unnecessary Threat to Women's Lives"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.13.2011
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In a "Much-Needed Victory" for Workers, Philadelphia City Council Approves Paid Sick Days Measure, Paves Way for ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.13.2011
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House of Representatives Continues Its Shameful War on Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.07.2011
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National Partnership for Women & Families Honored at Sixth Annual Convio Client Summit
Baltimore, MD | 10.03.2011
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Civil and Workers' Rights Groups Urge the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect State Employees' Right to Discrimination-Free...
Nation's Top Family and Medical Leave Act Expert Leads Coalition in Calling on the Court to Recognize the Law's Intent | 09.30.2011
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Consumers and Physicians Together Applaud Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative
Washington, D.C. | 9.28.2011
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Betsy Pursell is New Chief Development Officer for National Partnership for Women & Families
Washington, DC | 09.23.2011
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Seattle Becomes the Third U.S. City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days, Providing a "Powerful Model Where Shared Interests Trump..
Washington, D.C. | 09.23.2011
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Obama Plan for Economic Growth is on the Right Track, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.19.2011
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Consumer Leader Applauds New Rule Giving Patients Access to Lab Test Results
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families; Member, Health IT Policy Committee; Leader, Campaign for Better Care | 9.14.2011
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Groundbreaking Agreement between Workers and Businesses Brings Major Victory for Seattle Workers, Who Will Soon Be Able to Earn
Washington, D.C. | 09.12.2011
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Jobs, Recovery and the Obama Proposals are Good for Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.09.2011
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For Labor Day, New Poll Shows Paid Sick Days Standards Are a Bipartisan Voting Issue
Voters Favor the Workplace Standard, Reject Business Lobby's Arguments, Reward Lawmakers for Supporting the Paid Sick Days Workers Need | 09.01.2011
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New Bundled Payments Initiative Offers Promise to Advance the Coordinated Health Care that America's Patients Urgen
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families and Leader, Campaign for Better Care | 08.24.2011
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Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, To Meet with Health Care Providers, ...
Media Advisory | 08.08.2011
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Where Does America Go From Here?
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.02.2011
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"A New Era for Women's Health"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.01.2011
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Institute of Medicine Committee Reaches "Right and Only Conclusion" By Recommending that Full Range of Contraception..
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.19.2011
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"America is Closer to Becoming a Family Friendly Nation"
Work/Family Expert Lauds Governor Malloy, Connecticut
Lawmakers for Enacting Nation's First Statewide Paid Sick Days Law | 07.05.2011
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New Report Reveals Unique Barriers to Workplace Flexibility for New York City Professionals, Hurting Workers...
Professional Workers' Experiences Presented at U.S. Labor Department Forum on the Need for Flexible Workplace Policies | 06.30.2011
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National Dialogue Sheds Light on a "Culture of Inflexibility" for Many Professional Workers, Shows How Workplace...
Statement of Vicki Shabo, Director of Work and Family Programs, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.30.2011
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Philadelphia Mayor's Veto of Paid Sick Days Bill is "Deeply Disappointing," Will Deny More Than 200,000 Workers ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.28.2011
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'Wal-Mart v. Dukes' Decision a "Deep and Painful Disappointment" But the Pursuit of Justice is Not Over, Women's ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.20.2011
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National Dialogue on Flexible Policies for Service Workers "Critically Important," Work/Family Expert Says, and ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.17.2011
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City Council Positions Philadelphia to Become Fourth U.S. City to Pass a Paid Sick Days Law; Mayor Nutter will Decide ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.16.2011
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First Lady Keynotes National Partnership's Gala 40th Anniversary Celebration
"We are Facing a Caregiving Tsunami that Neither our Workplaces nor Our Health Care System are Ready For," Ness Says
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Consumer Groups Cheer New Rule on Accountable Care Organizations, Warn that the Change Won't Be Achieved if Bar is ...
Campaign for Better Care Organizes Comments to be Filed Today | 06.06.2011
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MEDIA ADVISORY: First Lady Michelle Obama to Keynote 40th Anniversary Celebration
National Partnership for Women & Families is Forty, Feisty -- and Fabulous!
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"Historic Victory for Workers" as Connecticut Legislature Completes Work on Paid Sick Days Bill
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.04.2011
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Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services To Meet with Health Care Providers, ...
Washington, D.C. | 6.03.2011
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Senate Rejection of House Budget Proposal Will Save Millions of Families from Immeasurable Struggle and Hardship
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.25.2011
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State Senate Puts Connecticut "One Giant Step Closer to Passing a Statewide Paid Sick Days Law"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.25.2011
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New Analysis Shows that Nearly 12 Million Latino Workers in the United States Don't Have a Single Paid Sick Day
Research Highlights the Importance of Paid Sick Days for Latino Health and Economic Security | 05.25.2011
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Senate's Failure to Invoke Cloture on Liu Nomination a "Bitter Disappointment," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.19.2011
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"Senate Must End Procedural Roadblocks and Act Quickly to Confirm Liu," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.18.2011
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Top Work/Family Expert Commends Harkin, DeLauro for Introducing Healthy Families Act, Urges Congress to Quickly Pass Bill
Washington, D.C. | 05.12.2011
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Groundbreaking Consumer Platform for Health IT Released
27 Leading Health, Aging, Consumer, Labor Groups Sign Onto Platform that
Proposes New Roles for Consumers in Health Care Governance and Delivery | 05.06.2011
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"Deceptive, Politically-Motivated -- and Dangerous to Women"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.04.2011
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National Dialogue Sheds Light on the Ways Inflexible Workplaces Penalize Workers in Higher Education
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.04.2011
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Campaign for Better Care Leader Lauds New Federal Rule on Value-Based Purchasing
Statement of Christine Bechtel, Campaign for Better Care | 4.29.2011
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Who Matters to the Majority in the House of Representatives?
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.14.2011
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New Report Confirms that Inflexible Workplace Policies Hurt Midwest Manufacturing Workers, Families and Businesses
Chicago and Milwaukee Area Workers' Experiences Presented at U.S. Labor Department Forum on the Need for Flexible Workplace Policies | 04.14.2011
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"America's Women and Families Need Congress to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act This Year," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.12.2011
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On Equal Pay Day, New Data Show that Wage Gap Costs America's Working Women Hundreds of Billions in Critical Income Each Year
If Paid Equally, American Women Could Afford 1.7 Years of Food, Rent for 13 Months | 04.12.2011
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Campaign for Better Care Lauds Partnership for Patients; Launches Its Own 'Healthy Hospital' Initiative to Advance Safet
Washington, D.C. | 4.12.2011
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Ryan Proposal Aims to Advance Punishing, Ideologically-Driven Agenda, Would Balance Budget on Backs of Women, Children, Seniors
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.05.2011
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"National Dialogue Sparks Critical Conversation on Flexible Policies for Service Workers"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.31.2011
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America's Continuing Commitment to Equal Opportunity Is at Stake in 'Wal-Mart v. Dukes' Case, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.29.2011
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On First Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Ness Urges Lawmakers to Focus on Making the Health System Work for Women ...
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.24.2011
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"Paid Sick Days Ruling is Great News for Workers in Milwaukee And Around the Nation," Work/Family Expert Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.24.2011
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 24th: Affordable Care Act at 1: Being a Woman No Longer Considered a "Pre-Existing Condi
Women's Groups Leading Series of Events in States, Netroots Action Tomorrow Highlighting How the Affordable Care Act Is Working to Improve Women's Health | 03.23.2011
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'National Strategy for Quality Improvement in Health Care' Reflects Unprecedented Commitment to More Patient-Centered...
On First Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Broad-Based Coalition Lauds First-Ever National Quality Strategy as Step Forward in Improving Care
For Vulnerable Older Patients and Their Family Caregivers
| 03.22.2011
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Health Care Law Turns 1: Millions of Americans Benefitting From Patient Protections
Events Nationwide, Bring Thousands Together to Mark First Anniversary of Affordable Care Act | 03.17.2011
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MEDIA ALERT: Better Care at Lower Cost for Low-Income Patients -- Learn How Camden, New Jersey is Leading the Way
Lunch Forum Friday Will Feature Dr. Jeffrey Brenner,
Leader of Innovative Medicaid ACO Model | 03.10.2011
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"A Callous Act"
Washington, D.C. | 03.03.2011
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Medicaid -- A Lifeline for Women and Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.01.2011
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Business, Women's Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Recognize Value of Class Actions to Employees and Business Community at Large
Amicus Brief Describes How Nondiscriminatory Policies and Critical Workplace Reforms Achieved through Class Actions Benefit Businesses | 03.01.2011
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Two Powerful Consumer Coalitions Applaud Proposed Criteria for Stage 2 Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology...
02.28.2011
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What Is the House of Representatives Trying to Do to America's Women?
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.18.2011
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"National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility is Giving Workers and Businesses a Much Needed Voice"
Statement of Portia Wu, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.18.2011
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New Report Confirms That Inflexible Workplace Policies Hurt Los Angeles Workers, Families and Businesses
Low Wage Workers' Experiences Presented at U.S. Labor Department Forum
on the Need for Flexible Workplace Policies | 02.17.2011
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Obama Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Prioritizes Many Initiatives Important to Women, Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.16.2011
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Ness Calls House Appropriations Committee's Budget Proposal A Catastrophe for Women, Working Families ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.14.2011
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"Anti-Choice Bills Constitute Callous Attack on Women"
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.08.2011
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Ness Calls Today's Ruling "Bad News for America's Women," Says It Must be Overturned
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.31.2011
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Women's Leader Lauds President's Call for Jobs, Innovation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.25.2011
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On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women's Leader Reminds Policymakers That Women Need Full Range of Reproductive Health Services
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.22.2011
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Women's Health Leader Calls House Vote to Repeal Health Reform a Deep Disappointment, Says Politics & Posturing Should End
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.19.2011
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Women's Health Leader Urges House of Representatives to Abandon Politics and Posturing on Health Reform, and Instead Focus ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.19.2011
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The Verdict Is In: Nation's First Paid Family Leave Program An Unqualified Success, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.13.2011
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New Data: More Than 44 Million Private Sector Workers in the U.S. Don't Have a Single Paid Sick Day
New Research Should Be a Call to Action for Lawmakers | 01.06.2011
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Women's Leader Praises Senator Mikulski for "25 Years of Principled, Highly Effective Leadership"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.05.2011
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Time to Sound the Alarm on Judicial Nominees
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.23.2010
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Women's Health Expert Decries Prohibition on Privately-funded Abortion Services for Women in the Military
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.22.2010
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If Virginia Ruling on Affordable Care Act Stands, "Women's Health Will Suffer," Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.13.2010
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Women's Leader Urges Policymakers to Consider Plight of Working Families, Seniors, People with Multiple Health Problems
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.03.2010
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Written Statement of Debra L. Ness, President: Securing Our Children's Future ...
Subcommittee on Children and Families: Securing Our Children's Future through Family-Friendly Public Policies | 11.18.2010
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Filibuster Vote on Paycheck Fairness Act "a Deep Disappointment," Women's Leader Says, Vowing ...
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.17.2010
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Innovation Center Launch Is Good News for Patients, Leading Consumer Advocate Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, Campaign for Better Care | 11.16.2010
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National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility is Prompting Discussion the Nation Urgently Needs, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.10.2010
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Business Owners, Workers & Advocates Gather With Department of Labor in Dallas to Lay Out Value of Flexible Workplace ...
New Reports Present Small Business Models & Dallas Workers' Views on Workplace Flexibility | 10.22.2010
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Health Care Expert Applauds NCQA for Developing New Quality Measures for Accountable Care Organizations with Consumer Input
Current Draft Reflects Patient-Centered Vision for New Health Care Model | 10.19.2010
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Top Work/Family Expert Expresses Grave Disappointment with Speaker Quinn's Decision to Block Vote on Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families| 10.14.2010
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MEDIA ALERT: A Sick Deal for America's Families
Tuesday Congressional Briefing to Focus on How Failure to Provide
Paid Sick Days Harms Families' Health & Economic Security | 10.04.2010
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Milwaukee, Nation Have a Lot at Stake As Court Considers City's Paid Sick Days Measure
National Work/Family Expert Urges Court to End
Delaying Tactics & Allow Ballot Measure to be Implemented | 10.01.2010
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MEDIA ALERT: Serving While Sick: New Report to Examine How Inadequate Benefits Affect Health Of America's Food Service Workers
Release Thursday at Congressional Briefing Focused on Paid Sick Days | 09.29.2010
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Six Months after Health Reform, New Law Offers Promise and Potential, But Leaders Say Effective Implementation is Key
Applause & Optimism are Well-Deserved, But Must be Coupled with Commitment to Ensure that Reform Helps Those Who Rely on our Health Care System the Most | 09.23.2010
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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
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"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
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Consumer, Labor Union, Employer Organizations Thank Administration for Meaningful Use Rule That Can Reduce Fragmentation ...
News release | 08.05.2010
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Justice Stevens' Retirement is Loss for Nation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.09.2010
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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"Pass Health Reform Now," Women's Leader Tells Congress
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.17.2010
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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
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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
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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
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Consumer Leader Urges Lawmakers: Keep Momentum Going for Health Reform
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.22.2010
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The Best Kept Secrets about Health Reform
New Fact Sheet Describes Ten Ways Reform Would Help Women & Families | 02.18.2010
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Abortion Provision in Senate Health Reform Bill 'Outrageous'
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.19.2009
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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
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Leading Consumer Advocate Endorses Freshman Senators' Value and Innovation Package
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.08.2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Debra Ness Testifies before Senate HELP Committee, Subcommittee on Children and Families
Debra Ness Oral Testimony | 11.10.2009
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One Historic Vote, One Big Problem to Fix
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.08.2009
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Next Steps After Maria Shriver Report: More than 40 Organizations to Release "Valuing Families Agenda"
Audio News Conference | 10.20.2009
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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
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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
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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
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Leading Consumer Expert Urges Bold Improvements on Physician Payment Policy
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.31.2009
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Country Will be Poorer Without Kennedy's Leadership, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.26.2009
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New Legislation Positions New York City to Become Fourth Municipality to Adopt Paid Sick Days
City Council Bill to be Introduced Today with Majority Support | 08.20.2009
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Proud Moment for the Nation, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.06.2009
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Confirm Her Now, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Judith L. Lichtman, Senior Advisor, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.05.2009
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Momentum for Health Care Reform Builds as final House Committee Passes Legislation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.31.2009
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Women's Leader Urges Full Senate to Confirm Judge Sotomayor For U.S. Supreme Court
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.29.2009
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Women's Leader Praises Legislation that Aims to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies, Support Pregnant Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.23.2009
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Leading Women's Groups Urge Congress To Support Employee Free Choice Act
Legislation is Critical to Restoring Right to Organize, Bargain Without Fear of Retaliation, Leaders Say | 07.22.2009
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Leading Women's Group Endorses Sotomayor For U.S. Supreme Court
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.21.2009
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Senate HELP Committee Advances Historic Legislation to Transform our Broken Health Care System
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President
National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.15.2009
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Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Judge Sotomayor Makes for a Historic Day, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.13.2009
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Patient, Consumer Groups Applaud Senator Merkley's Amendment Creating an Independent Commission on Essential Health Benefits
Commission Critical to Ensuring Transparent Process Where Patient and Consumer Voices Help Shape Decisions About Health Coverage for Families | 07.13.2009
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Nation Takes a Big Step toward Learning Which Medical Treatments Work Best, a Major Advance in Fixing Our Broken Health-Care ...
Statement by Peter V. Lee and Debra L. Ness, co-chairs of the Consumer-Purchaser Disclosure Project | 06.30.2009
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Serious Blow to Equal Opportunity
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.29.2009
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Remarks of Debra Ness, National Partnership for Women and Families, at 2009 Annual Luncheon
Washington, D.C. | June 15, 2009
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Leading Health, Consumer Organizations Outline Formula for Achieving Patient-Centered Care, Enabled by Health Information...
Groups Put Patients at the Center of Defining "Meaningful Use" | 06.15.2009
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Leading Women's Organization Honors Obama Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett for Work to Improve Lives of Women & Families
Demographic Changes, Medical Advances Mean People are Living Longer But Living Sicker, Ness Says, Warning that Health Care Reform and Workplace Policies Must Address Growing Caregiving Demands | 06.15.2009
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Testimony of Debra L. Ness For House Education and Labor Committee
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Hearing on the Healthy Families Act and the FIRST Act | 06.11.2009
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Paid Sick Days Will Improve Nation's Health, New Study Shows
House Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Family-Friendly Legislation | 06.11.2009
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Valerie B. Jarrett To be Honored by Leading Women's Organization
Washington D.C. | 06.05.2009
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Work/Family Leader Lauds House Passage of Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.04.2009
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Dr. George Tiller was Man of Courage, Compassion, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | June 1, 2009
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Sotomayor is Superbly Qualified, Tough & Fair, Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.26.2009
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Nation's Top Work/Family Expert Applauds Introduction of Paid Sick Days Legislation...
Washington DC | 05.19.2009
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Women's Leader Calls Supreme Court Ruling in AT&T Corp. v. Hulteen...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.18.2009
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Statement on Workplace Flexibility 2010's Public Policy Platform on Flexible Work Arrangements
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.13.2009
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Work/Family Leader Urges Speedy Passage of FIRST Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.08.2009
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Progress Tinged with Disappointments: Reproductive Health Leader Says Obama Budget Fails to Fully Prioritize Women's Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.07.2009
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As Department of Health and Human Services Releases Two Critically Important Reports, Leading Patient Advocate Applauds...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.06.2009
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Women's, Health Leader Lauds Senate for Confirming Sebelius
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.29.2009
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Senate Finance Committee's Options for Health Care Reform Put Nation One Step Closer to Quality, Affordable Health Care For ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.28.2009
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Equal Pay Day Offers Sobering Reminder of the Wage Gap that Still Harms America's Workers & Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.28.2009
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Stay Home with Swine Flu Symptoms? Not Without Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.28.2009
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Testimony of Karen Minatelli, Director, Work and Family Programs
EEOC Hearing on Best Practices for Caregivers in Employment | 04.22.09
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Health Expert Calls for Patient-Centered Approach to Reform
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families, Before the Senate Finance Committee Roundtable on Delivery System Reform | 04.21.2009
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Full Written Testimony of Debra L. Ness
Senate Finance Committee
Roundtable on Delivery System Reform | 04.21.2009
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Memorandum: What's at Stake in Ricci v. DeStefano
Washington, D.C. | 04.20.2009
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Work/Family Expert to Testify Before EEOC Panel on Caregiver Issues
Focus on Need for Family-Friendly Policies during Economic Downturn | 04.17.2009
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National Partnership's Bechtel Appointed to New Health Information Technology Committee
Washington, D.C. | 04.03.2009
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Unprecedented Consumer Principles Can Guide Development of 'Medical Home' Model of Care
Washington, D.C. | 03.30.2009
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Women's Leader Urges Supreme Court to Protect Equal Opportunity In the Workplace for Women &Minorities in Ricci v. DeStefano
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.25.2009
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National Partnership Joins 'Stand for Quality' in Offering Recommendations to Improve Health Care Quality and Affordability
Diverse 150-Member Coalition Promotes Measurement & Reporting | 03.24.2009
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Women's, Consumer Leader Applauds President Obama For Convening Health Summit
Washington, D.C. | 03.06.2009
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Ness Applauds Administration for 'Taking Politics Out of Health Care'
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.06.2009
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Women's Health Leader Commends Obama for First Step toward Rescission of Provider 'Conscience' Regulations
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.27.2009
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President Obama Galvanizes Urgently Needed Debate on Health Care Reform
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.26.2009
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New Toolkit Helps Consumers Shape 'Medical Home' Implementation & Promote Patient-Centered Care
Washington, D.C. | 02.17.2009
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House Vote to Correct FMLA for Flight Attendants, Airline Employees Is the "Right Thing to Do," Nation's Top Family Le
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.10.2009
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As Industry Attacks, National Partnership Defends Health Information Technology Provisions In Economic Recovery Bill
Washington, D.C. | 02.04.2009
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Expanding Health Insurance for Children Is Good for Families and the Economy, Ness Says, Lauding Inclusion of Quality Measures
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.04.2009
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Children's Health Insurance Program Key to Economic Recovery As Well as Children's & Families' Health
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.30.2009
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President Obama Ushers in a New Era in which Equal Opportunity Is Real & Anti-Discrimination Laws Matter, Women's Leader Say
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.29.2009
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Failure to Expand Medicaid Family Planning Services In Stimulus Package a Missed Opportunity
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.28.2009
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Women's Health Leader Urges Speedy Passage Of Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.28.2009
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By Reversing 'Mexico City Policy,' Releasing UNPFA Funds, President Obama Demonstrates that his Administration Values ...
Washington, D.C. | 01.23.2009
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13 Leading Health, Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Include Strong Health Information Technology Provisions in ...
Groups Hail Disparities Language, Urge Congress to Prohibit Sale of Patients' Information for Marketing | 01.23.2009
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On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Americans Want New Administration, Congress To Adopt Reproductive Health Policies that Address...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.22.2009
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Senate Passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Is Enormous Step Forward, Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.22.2009
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Family & Medical Leave Act Regulations Taking Effect Today Make it Harder for Workers to Access the Leave They Need
Two-Part Regulations Aid Military Families but Harm Workers | 01.16.2009
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Ness Praises Senate for Rejecting Filibuster Strategy on Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Urges Speedy Passage with No ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.15.2009
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Ness Calls House Passage of Fair Pay Bills "Welcome Start to a New Year"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.09.2009
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Bush Administration's Rule Will Jeopardize Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 12.18.08
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New FMLA Regulations Offer Bad News for Workers, Good News for Military Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.14.08
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What Will the New Political Landscape Mean for Women & Families?
Top Political and Progressive Experts to Address that Question at Friday Briefing | 11.13.08
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Milwaukee Becomes Third City in U.S. to Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.05.08
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New Standards Can Give Women Tools to Help Assess How Well Hospitals and Providers Care for Mothers and Newborns
Pregnant Women, Mothers & Newborns Will Benefit, Women's Health Leader Says | 11.03.08
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New Study Documents Sharp Rise in Pregnancy Discrimination Complaints Driven by Discrimination Against Women of Color
Sobering News as 30th Anniversary of Pregnancy Discrimination Act Approaches | 10.29.08
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Study Examining Complaints of Pregnancy Discrimination In the U.S. to be Released at Event Commemorating 30th Anniversary...
New Study Finds Sharp Rise in Complaints, Disparities by Race, Industry & State | 10.27.08
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"Online Rally for Healthy Families" Wins 2008 WebAward
Paid Sick Days Coalition Website Recognized for Excellence | 09.16.08
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Americans Should be Concerned that Bush Administration's Proposed Rule Will Jeopardize Women's Access to Reproductive ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.21.08
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Ness Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Bill to Strengthen Protections against Wage Discrimination
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.31.08
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Christine Bechtel Is New Vice President At National Partnership for Women & Families
Washington, D.C. | 07.28.08
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Women Urge Senate to Pass Fair Pay Act
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, General Counsel, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.17.08
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Draft Women's Health Regulation Leaked Yesterday Would Undermine Access to Birth Control
Statement of Marilyn Keefe, Director of Reproductive Health Programs, National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.15.08
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House Passage of Paid Leave for Federal Employees 'Significant Step Forward for the Nation'
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.19.08
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Leading Health Care Expert Urges Reform that PromotesTransparency, Payment Reform and Patient-Centered Care
Washington, D.C. | 06.16.08
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Statement of Debra L. Ness Before Senate Finance Committee Summit on Health Care Reform
Washington, D.C. | 06.16.08
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Ness to Testify at Senate Finance Committee Health Reform Summit 2008
Need for Transparency, Payment Reform and Improved Care to be Focus | 06.13.08
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Groups Representing Millions of Americans Offer Strong Support for Health Information Technology Bill Introduced in House ...
Washington, D.C. | 06.04.08
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Paid Sick Days Coalition Website Wins 2008 Interactive Media Award
"Online Rally" Receives IMA Award for Outstanding Achievement, Advocacy | 05.31.08
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On the one year anniversary of the ruling in Ledbetter v. Goodyear, National Partnership President calls upon the Senate to ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.28.08
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Supreme Court Ruling in CBOCS West v. Humphries Important Victory for Workers Who Experience Job Discrimination
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.27.08
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A New Era Begins: New Law Will Let Americans Realize the Promise of Genetic Testing
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.21.08
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Nation's Top Family Leave Expert Applauds FMLA Correction
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.21.08
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New Jersey Becomes Third State to Adopt Paid Family Leave
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.02.08
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'08 Bringing Progress on Family-Friendly Policies
New Jersey Governor Corzine to Sign Paid Family Leave Law Friday | 05.01.08
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Women's Health Leader Lauds House Passage of Genetic Testing Bill, Urges President Bush to Waste No Time Signing It Into Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.01.08
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Senate Puts Nation Closer to Realizing the Promise of Genetic Testing,Women's Health Leader Says, Urging House to ...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.24.08
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Law Professors from Across Country Urge Senators To Pass Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Legislation
Washington, D.C. | 04.23.08
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Statement to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Abstinence-Only Programs
Washington, D.C. | 04.23.08
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Making Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention A Public Health Priority
Leading Reproductive Health Experts to Hold Briefing On Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the United States | 04.23.08
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Senate's Failure to Overcome Fair Pay Act Filibuster a Bitter Disappointment, But Fight for Fair Pay Will Continue
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.23.08
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Governor Deval Patrick to be Honored By Leading Women's Organization
Washington, D.C. | 04.22.08
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Written Testimony of Debra Ness -- Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
National Partnership President testifies on the importance of the Family & Medical Leave Act and the need for expansion | 04.10.08
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New Jersey will be Third State to Adopt Paid Family Leave
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.07.08
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Women's Health Leader Says New "Patient Charter" is Critical Building Block in Drive to Improve Quality of Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.01.08
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New Data on Sexually Transmitted Disease among Teens Underscores Urgent Need to Make Sexuality Education, Contraception & ..
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.12.08
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Testimony of Debra Ness: Hearing on "Investing in the Future of the Federal Workforce"
Washington, D.C. | 03.06.08
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D.C. Becomes Second City in U.S. to Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President,
National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.04.08
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Thousands of Americans to Rally Online Friday for Paid Sick Days
First-Ever Online Rally for a Family-Friendly Policy at EveryoneGetsSick.org | 02.28.08
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As Labor Department Leaks FMLA Regulations, Work Family Leader Concerned About New Obstacles that May Face Workers Needing Leave
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.08.08
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National Women's Leader: Senate Must Reject Unfit Judicial Nominees
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.07.08
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State Health Official Agrees to Meet with Experts, Advocates
After They Protest Delays in Implementing State Health Care Quality Initiative | 02.07.08
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ThanksFMLA.org
On 15th Anniversary of Family & Medical Leave Act, National Partnership Urges Leave-Takers to Stand Up and Be Counted | 02.05.08
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Congress Must Reject President's Proposed Cuts to Family Planning
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.05.08
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D.C. Moves Closer to Becoming Second City to Guarantee Paid Sick Days
Thousands of District Workers Would Benefit | 02.05.08
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First-Ever Expansion of Family & Medical Leave Act Becomes Law
As 15th Anniversary of FMLA Approaches, Advocates Hail Historic New Measure to Benefit Soldiers & Families | 01.29.08
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Work Family Leader "Gravely Concerned" about Announcement of FMLA Regulations
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.24.08
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MEMORANDUM: A Matter of Fundamental Fairness, Senate to Consider Fair Pay Restoration Act
From the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Women's Law Center | 01.24.08
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On 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Our Right to Choose is at Grave Risk, Women's Health Leader Warns
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.21.08
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125 Too Many Adverse Health Events for Minnesota Last Year
Americans for Quality Health Care/Minnesota Urges Immediate Steps to Improve Patient Safety in State | 01.17.08
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Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro Accepts Petitions, "Get Well Soon" Gift Baskets from Leading Work/Family Advocate
Thousands of Americans Urge Congress to Pass Paid Sick Days Measure | 12.13.2007
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Free Resource Provides Daily Synopsis Of Women's Health Developments in One Easy Place
Washington, D.C. | 12.11.2007
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Bush's Appointment of Susan Orr shows disregard for access to the basic contraceptive services
Statement by Debra L. Ness on the Bush's Appointment of Anti-Family Planning DASPA | 10.30.2007
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Women's Health Leader Lauds Agreement on Physician Performance Reporting in New York State
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.29.2007
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National Women's Leader Says,"Judge Southwick should not have been confirmed"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.24.2007
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House Failure to Override President Bush's SCHIP Veto Vote is...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.18.2007
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With SCHIP Veto, Bush Also Denies Family and Medical Leave to Families of Wounded Soldiers
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.03.2007
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Testimony of Jocelyn C. Frye, General Counsel, to Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Oversight Hearing on the Employment Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice | 09.27.2007
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Testimony of Debra Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Regarding the "Support for Injured Servicemembers Act" | 09.19.2007
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Senate Passes First-Ever Expansion of Family & Medical Leave Act; Measure to Benefit Soldiers' Families...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 08.03.2007
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National Women's Leader Applauds Introduction of Ledbetter Companion Bill, Urges Congress to Remove Cap on Damages
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families on the Introduction of the 'Equal Remedies Act of 2007' | 08.01.2007
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House Passage of Legislation to Undo Damage from Supreme Court's Ledbetter Ruling is a Victory for America's Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families on House Passage of the 'Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007' | 07.31.2007
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Nation's Top Family Leave Expert Lauds Commission on Care For Urging Extended Family and Medical Leave for Soldiers' Families
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 07.26.2007
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Legislation to Undo Damage from Supreme Court's Ledbetter Ruling
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families on Today's Introduction of the 'Fair Pay Restoration Act' | 07.20.2007
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Paid Sick Days is Topic of Congressional Briefing Tuesday
Nation's Top Experts to Discuss San Francisco Victory, Prospects for Advances at Federal Level and in Other States | 07.13.2007
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Concerns About Supreme Court are 'Grave and Growing,' Ness Says, In Light of Ruling Today in School Desegregation Cases
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.28.2007
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Nation's Top Family Leave Expert Warns Against Rolling Back FMLA Protections
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.26.2007
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National Women's Leader Applauds Introduction of Paid Leave Legislation
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.21.2007
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Women's Health Leader Hails Bipartisan House Vote on S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.07.2007
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Supreme Court Decision in Ledbetter a Major Step Backward for Working Women, National Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.29.2007
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Washington State's Paid Family Leave Law a Victory for Working Families, National Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.08.2007
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National Women's Leader Applauds House Passage of Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007, Urges Speedy...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.03.2007
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Paid Sick & Safe Days a Priority for All Washingtonians, National Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.01.2007
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Women's Health Leader Calls House Approval Of Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation Important Breakthrough
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.25.2007
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Public Welfare Foundation Launches $1 Million Sick Leave Initiative
National Partnership for Women & Families to receive first grant. | 04.23.2007
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Supreme Court Ruling is a Serious Setback for American Women
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.18.2007
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Women's Leader Urges Supreme Court to Decide in Favor of Evelyn Coke in Long Island v. Coke And Secure Basic Wage...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.16.2007
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National Women's Leader Applauds Introduction of Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.12.2007
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National Women's Health Leader Commends Bipartisan Senate Passage of S.5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.11.2007
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National Health Leader Commends Third and Final House Committee Vote to Protect Genetic Information
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.23.2007
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Women's Leader Alarmed by Justice Department Official's Statement Indicating Employee Lost Appointment Due to Maternity Leave
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.21.2007
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Women's Health Leader Applauds House Committee for Protecting Genetic Information
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.21.2007
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Top Work/Family Expert Lauds Kennedy, DeLauro for Introducing Healthy Families Act, Urges Congress to Quickly Pass Bill
Hundreds Rally for Measure to Give Workers Paid Sick Days | 03.13.2007
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Groups Representing Millions of Americans File Comments Urging Labor Department to Expand, Not Restrict Family & Medical...
National Partnership Urges Administration to Focus on Enforcement, Compliance | 02.16.2007
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House Committee Approval of Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill Is "Important Step Forward," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.14.2007
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Nation's Top Work/Family Experts Urge Congress to Pass Healthy Families Act
Ness Testifies that Nation Urgently Needs Paid Sick Days | 02.13.2007
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Ness to Testify on Healthy Families Act Tuesday
Measure to Provide Seven Paid Sick Days is Next Step in Making Nation's Laws More Family Friendly, Expert Will Say | 02.12.2007
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On 14th Anniversary, Ness Expresses Alarm About Labor Department Action on Family & Medical Leave Act, Urges Lawmakers...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 02.05.2007
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U.S. Protections for Working Families Worst of All Affluent Countries
New Study Finds U.S. Lags in Leave, Sick Days, Other Worker Protections | 02.01.2007
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Women's Health Leader Applauds Senate Committee For Approving Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.31.2007
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Nation's Top Work/Family Expert To Urge Lawmakers to Expand, Not Roll Back Law
On 14th Anniversary of FMLA, Ness to Join Senator Dodd in Announcing His Intention to Introduce Legislation Providing Paid Family, Medical Leave | 01.30.2007
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Top Consumer, Health Experts Praise Congress for Linking Medicare Payments to Performance
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families, & Peter Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Business Group on Health | 12.09.2006
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Labor Department's Request for Information On the Family & Medical Leave Act is Alarming, Nation's Leading...
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.30.2006
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Momentum Builds for Paid Sick Days from Coast to Coast
On Heels of Overwhelming Passage of San Francisco Ballot Initiative, New Survey In New York City Finds Broad Support for Giving All Workers Paid Sick Days | 11.21.2006
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Privacy Rights for All Americans at Stake As U.S. Supreme Court Considers Abortion Ban
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.08.2006
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San Francisco Voters Pass Paid Sick Days Measure, Paving the Way for Change the Country Urgently Needs
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 11.08.2006
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SCIP (Surgical Care Improve Project) Press Conference
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 10.23.2006
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National Women's Leader Pays Tribute to Ann Richards
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 09.14.2006
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Women's Health Leader Calls Plan B Approval "Welcome But Long Overdue, "Voices Concern over Arbitrary, Baseless Age...
Statement by Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women and Families | August 2006
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Remarks for Debra Ness, National Partnership for Women and Families
Annual Luncheon | 06.27.2006
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Leading Women's Group Honors Family Leave Champion Senator Dodd, "North Country" Attorney Paul Sprenger And Wall...
Washington, D.C. | 06.27.2006
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Women's Health Leader Calls Attention to Impact of Nurse Staffing on Quality of Care
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 06.19.2006
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"Senate Vote Defeating S. 1955 Protected Important Health Care Coverage for All Americans," National Health Leader Say
Commends Senate for Rejecting Bill that Would Have Swept Away Important Consumer Protections
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 05.11.2006
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"S. 1955 is the Wrong Prescription for Women and Families," Women's Health Leader Warns
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 04.06.2006
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Americans Will Lose If Senate Passes Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization & Affordability Act
Senate HELP Committee Let Nation Down Today by Passing Bill that Would Erase Important Consumer Protections
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 03.15.2006
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Nation's Leading Medical, Labor, Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to Reject Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization & Affo
Senate Mark-Up Scheduled for Wednesday | 03.07.2006
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How is Globalization Affecting Working Families around the World?
Children, Economies Will Suffer Unless Nations Do More to Support Working Families, Finds New Study that Examines Experiences, Policies on Five Continents | 02.27.2006
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"Alito Confirmation Setback for Court, Nation"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.31.2006
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"Senate Vote on Alito is a Profound Loss for American Women and Families"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.30.2006
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"Judiciary Committee Vote a Blow to All Who Care About Justice, Privacy," Women's Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.24.2006
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Administration Proposes Gutting Anti-Discrimination Tool
Women's Rights Groups Condemn Proposal | 01.23.2006
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"Ayotte Supreme Court Decision Underscores Critical Rights at Stake"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.18.2006
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"Women's Leader Calls Alito's Testimony Alarming, Urges Senators to Refuse to Confirm Him"
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.12.2006
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Women's Leader Says Nation Will Lose If Senate Confirms Alito
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.12.2006
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"Alito Again Misleads on Family & Medical Leave Act," Nation's Top Expert on the Law Charges
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.11.2006
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Judge Alito's Answers on FMLA are Alarming & Wholly Inadequate," Women's Leader Warns
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families | 01.10.2006
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Healthy Families Act Introduced in Congress
On Administrative Professionals Day, Lawmakers & Advocates Urge Speedy Passage of Legislation to Guarantee Paid Sick Days; New Study by Institute for Women's Policy Research Finds Law Would Save Employers Millions of Dollars | 04.27.2005
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