Speaking Out! Newsletter
Stay informed of how the 110th Congress is creating opportunities to improve the lives of children. Sign up here to receive our Speaking Out! weekly electronic newsletter that highlights all the Congressional activities impacting children, youth and families. It also showcases state child initiatives. Signing up is also a great way to stay informed of breaking news, and to learn how you can take action to inform your elected officials prior to a key vote.
Speaking Out! – 3/29/2010
Posted by Bill Bentley on Mar. 29 at 10:51 PMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Congress and President Obama Finish Health Care Reform Legislation
With two votes last Thursday, members of Congress closed out the legislative process on the health reform debate. After more than a year of deliberation, Congress passed a reconciliation…
Speaking Out! – 3/23/2010
Posted by Bill Bentley on Mar. 23 at 2:42 PMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Historic Win for Children and Families
Today President Obama signed a historic health reform bill, ensuring that more than eight million uninsured children will get age-appropriate care, preventive medicine, protection from discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, and…
Speaking Out! – 3/15/10
Posted by Bill Bentley on Mar. 15 at 11:26 PMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Vote on health care may come Thursday or Friday
The Obama administration and House Democratic leaders are finalizing draft language for a “reconciliation” bill that will ease the way for the House of Representatives in the…
Speaking Out! – 3/8/2010
Posted by Bill Bentley on Mar. 8 at 11:12 PMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Health Reform: The Path Forward
In his public comments last week, President Obama made it clear that he wants Congress to send him a comprehensive health overhaul before Easter. The next step: House passage of…
Speaking Out! – 3/1/2010
Posted by Bill Bentley on Mar. 1 at 10:45 PM
Health Reform Returns to Spotlight
In an attempt to bridge the political divide, President Obama last week hosted a health reform summit at Blair House with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. Prior to the summit,…
Speaking Out! – 2/1/2010
Posted by Bill Bentley on Feb. 1 at 8:35 PMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
The Federal Budget Released
The Obama administration today released its proposed 2011 budget. The agencies will follow suit over the next couple of days, releasing their budget requests. We knew from the…
Speaking Out! – 12/14/2009
Posted by Bill Bentley on Dec. 14 at 10:30 AMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Over 600 Organizations Across the Country Signal Support for Casey Health Amendment
Last week, a tentative deal was struck between a group of 10 moderate and progressive Democratic senators in an effort…
Speaking Out! – 12/07/2009
Posted by Bill Bentley on Dec. 7 at 10:27 AMA Special Speaking Out! on Health Reform: Your Action is Needed
As you know, Voices for America’s Children sends a legislative e-update each week to our thousands of children’s advocates,…
Speaking Out! – 11/24/2009
Posted by Bill Bentley on Nov. 24 at 10:24 AMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Senate Health Bill Passes Crucial Milestone
Over the weekend, Sen. Reid (D-NV) was able to successfully secure the 60 votes needed to move the health reform bill to the Senate floor. H.R.…
Speaking Out! – 11/16/2009
Posted by Bill Bentley on Nov. 16 at 10:21 AMLEGISLATIVE e-BRIEF
Casey Amendment to Senate Health Bill will Address Children’s Health Insurance Program
Now that the House has voted on its health reform bill, all eyes are on the Senate. Senate Majority Leader…
