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I looked at some pieces of the President’s FY24 budget that Urban research suggests could reduce racial, ethnic, and gender inequities— this includes the CTC, paid leave, maternal health, and affordable housing.
From @vvandevate: 5 areas of proposed investment in the Biden administration's budget that research suggests could reduce racial, ethnic, & gender inequities. urbn.is/40uVUm9
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To kick off the MCH Funding Week of Action, we proudly join MCHAA in urging Congress to pass the FY27 Labor–HHS and Agriculture bills with full MCH funding. Let’s raise our collective voice all week long. Learn more: mchappropriations.org.
#MCHAAWeekOfAction #FundMCH
ALT Smiling baby in a pumpkin costume beside text promoting MCHAA's Maternal & Child Health Funding Week of Action, October 25-31, 2026. Learn more at mchappropriations.org
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AMCHP is joining MCHAA for its MCH Funding Week of Action, from Oct. 25-31. We're calling on Congress to pass the FY27 Labor–HHS and Agriculture bills with full, sustained funding for ALL MCH programs. Learn more: mchappropriations.org. #MCHAAWeekOfAction #FundMCHNow
ALT Graphic promoting MCHAA's Maternal and Child Health Funding Week of Action, from October 25 - 31, 2026. Learn more at mchappropriations.org
States can now access covid vaccines for low-income children, after delay - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/health/20…
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The Center and biosecurity partners are calling on Congress to reauthorize the #PAHPA. Passing this legislation is essential for effectively safeguarding our nation from health security threats.
📝Read the full letter centerforhealthsecurity.org/…
We're looking for an intern to join the team this fall 🤠
careers.naccho.org/job/gover…
“It’s the less interesting things, not the global outbreak,” said Martin. “It’s talking about, are the foods people are eating safe? Are the ways we’re crowding and gathering safe?”
politico.com/news/2026/06/06…
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“There is not a single county in Idaho, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah or Wisconsin whose kindergarten rates meet herd immunity protection level.” 😞
As U.S. vaccination rates fall, see how your school compares - Washington Post washingtonpost.com/health/in…
The Maternal & Child Health Appropriations Alliance is calling on Congress to pass the FY26 Labor–HHS bill with full, sustained funding for all #MaternalChildHealth programs!
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Great @NPR story on the impact of the shutdown on the Great Smoky Mountains. npr.org/2025/10/09/nx-s1-556…
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“The unknown with the budgets is really the scariest part,” said Katherine Wells, director of the Lubbock Health Department, which helped respond to the measles outbreak earlier this year.
texastribune.org/2025/10/07/…
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Local health departments worry about government shutdown’s effects on staffing, disease outbreaks and nutrition services
cnn.com/2025/10/02/health/go…
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Chair @SenBillCassidy's closing remarks during today's hearing on restoring radical transparency at CDC & protecting children’s health:
"Most of the C.D.C.’s budget goes to state and local departments, and cuts to the agency will curb their ability to care for residents, some officials said."
nytimes.com/2025/08/29/healt…
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Cuddle future therapy dogs at Johnny Pistolas to help raise funds for Hero Dogs via @washingtonian washingtonian.com/2025/07/28…
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North Carolina Braces For Medicaid Cuts - The New York Times
nytimes.com/2025/07/06/us/no…
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On Capitol Hill today with @NACCHOalerts member Jennifer Greene for @HealthyAmerica1’s Congressional briefing on emergency preparedness #PublicHealthisLocal
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The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks. cbsn.ws/42tCSza