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Cuomo Calls Your Grandmother in a Nursing Home a “Special Interest” and Proposes Laying Off Your Child’s Teacher
by Jon Greenbaum, Citizen Action Activist Cuomo’s on a roll. First, in his state of the union he called health care and education “special interests” and now he’s talking about massive cuts during a recession,
Read More »While Congressional Republicans Play Games, Citizen Action Publishes a Roadmap for a Pro-Consumer Health System
Yesterday, the party of NO, now in control of the House of Representatives, staged a vote to repeal the new health care reform law signed by the President in March; the repeal passed 245-189
Read More »Citizen Action’s Research Affiliate Now Providing Health Care Assistance in Western New York
We are pleased to announce that the Public Policy and Education Fund (PPEF), Citizen Action’s research and education affiliate, has been selected by Community Health Advocates (CHA) to provide health care assistance in Erie
Read More »Spread the Truth!
Our battle for health care reform wasn't an easy fight. We spent countless hours rallying, knocking on doors, calling our neighbors and meeting with elected officials. Our research affiliate, the Public Policy and Education
Read More »How the New Health Care Law Helps You
The health care reform law passed earlier this year will helps millions of people in America get health coverage. But, the well-financed opponents of reform are still spreading lies every day. Our research and
Read More »Health Insurance Will Now Be More Affordable
Earlier this year, when President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, we were a part of an historic shift in America’s vision of government. After decades of fighting, we
Read More »Controlling Health Insurance Rates in New York
Late last night, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation to reinstate regulations on insurance companies’ raising their rates. The legislation, called “prior approval,” requires health insurance companies to get approval from
Read More »From Momentum to A Movement
This past weekend, Citizen Action leaders from all across the state gathered in Kerhonkson, NY for our Annual Leadership Conference. The time together is meant for discussion, planning, and –yes–simply enjoying each others company.
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