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Health Care Reform

Honoring Women Legislators (Blog)

Yesterday, the League of Women Voters joined with Rachel’s Action Network (RAN) to host a breakfast honoring the women of the U.S. Congress.

Florida Citizens Team up With Business to Expand Health Care: Emphasizing the Fiscal Imperative (Blog)

Deirdre Mcnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, guest blogs on their advocacy work to get Florida to expand the Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act.

League Joins Suit Supporting Reproductive Health Care in ACA (Article)

LWVUS joined an amicus brief in a challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by employers who maintain they

State of the Union Address Touches on All of League’s Priority Issues (Blog)

In last night’s annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Obama laid out his priorities for the coming year. Here’s the rundown of what he said on our issues and how it aligns with League positions.

Forty-one years after Roe v. Wade: Protecting Abortion Access in Texas (Blog)

To mark the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, the League of Women Voters of Texas guest blogged on the new abortion restrictions in their state.

Leagues Take the Lead on the Affordable Care Act (Blog)

State and local Leagues throughout the country have been working with government agencies, health care providers and advocates to get the word out to the American people on the Affordable Care Act and its pivotal impact on their lives.

League Submits Comments on Proposed Health Insurance Applications (Article)

The League submitted comments that urge the Department of Health and Human Services to develop the application for entrance into the Exchange and Insurance Affordability Programs be compliant with the National Voter Registration Act.

Honoring Roe v. Wade’s 40th Anniversary (Blog)

Today, the League marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States.

Taking Care of Women (Blog)

Beginning August 1st, millions of women around the country will be able to receive free preventive health care benefits through the Affordable Care Act!

Health Care for All (News Clips)

“The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara [CA] will continue to educate our community on the ACA and its pivotal impact on their lives, and work to fully implement the law, while continuing to work for further healthcare reform in California.”