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State Momentum for Maternal Health Legislation Continues: Congressional Cuts Would Turn Back the Clock
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of high-income countries and over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable. To improve maternal health outcomes, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act was introduced in the 117th and 118th by Representative Alma Adams and Representative Lauren Underwood, and Senator Cory Booker. The Momnibus Act is a set…
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Medicaid Cuts Would Weaken Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Yesterday the House reconfirmed its intent to make massive cuts to Medicaid after the Senate rubber stamped the plan last week. Despite repeated polls – including one from President Trump’s polling firm Fabrizio Ward – showing large majorities of American voters do not want to see Medicaid cut, Congress is moving full steam ahead to…