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Cuts to Health Care Are Bad for Virginia’s Economy

Cuts to Health Care Are Bad for Virginia’s Economy

New Commonwealth Institue report shows Governor's budget proposal will eliminate jobs and services for thousands of VirginiansRICHMOND -- Governor McDonnell proposes a set of ...

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Gov’s Budget: More Than $4 Million in Cuts to Health Care

Gov’s Budget: More Than $4 Million in Cuts to Health Care

 For the thousands of Virginians who rely on health-care safety nets, the governor's new proposed state budget could mean trouble. Gov. Bob McDonnell's proposed 2013- ...

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Karen Kallay on creating the Virginia Health Benefits Exchange

Karen Kallay on creating the Virginia Health Benefits Exchange

On Wednesday, January 11, Karen Kallay joined progressives from all over Virginia in speaking out on issues facing the 2012 Virginia General Assembly. Karen is a member of the Vir ...

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MLK Vigil in Richmond Monday: His Vision, Values, & Challenge to Us.

MLK Vigil in Richmond Monday: His Vision, Values, & Challenge to Us.

On January 16, 2012, hundreds of Virginians will gather at the State Capitol at 5pm to celebrate and honor Dr. King's legacy and values of equality, justice and opportunity. W ...

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Virginia Organizing 2012 Legislative Agenda

Virginia Organizing 2012 Legislative Agenda

 Click here to download the pdf Improve and expand health care for low-income individuals and families: There are critical needs in access to health care and the provision of ...

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A Primer on the Health Benefits Exchange & Action Steps

A Primer on the Health Benefits Exchange & Action Steps

Are You Sick of SkyRocketing Health Insurance Premiums? Tell The Virginia General Assembly to Do Something About It!The creation of a strong Virginia Health Benefits Exchange will ...

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Downie: What is the Electoral College and Why Does it Matter?

Downie: What is the Electoral College and Why Does it Matter?

As the 2012 Presidential election heats up we are hearing more pundits and journalists postulate on the role the electoral college will play on the upcoming election. The electora ...

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VIDEO: Quick and easy way to understand health insurance exchanges

VIDEO: Quick and easy way to understand health insurance exchanges

The Virginia General Assembly will be voting on a health benefit exchange bill in the upcoming session. There's a lot at stake and health care implementation can be a complica ...

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Shreve: A Primer on Debt and Deficits

Shreve: A Primer on Debt and Deficits

Primer: Federal Government Deficits and Debt “The national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.”—Alexander Hamilton, to Robert M ...

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Victory on UI and Payroll Tax Cut, Virginia Organizing at White House

Victory on UI and Payroll Tax Cut, Virginia Organizing at White House

Yesterday the obstructionists in the House of Representatives finally announced they'd join a majority of senators from both political parties to renew unemployment benefits a ...

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