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Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 30, 2011
The Fix We’re In For: The State of West Virginia’s Bridges
A Transportation for America report on the state of West Virginia's bridges and recommendations for meeting our transportation network's vital maintenance needs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families, Workers
The Fix We’re In For: The State of West Virginia’s Bridges
A Transportation for America report on the state of West Virginia's bridges and recommendations for meeting our transportation network's vital maintenance needs. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Families, Workers
Press Release CAG March 10, 2011
WV Labor and Community Groups to Join TOGETHER & Rally for Workers Rights and the American Dream
In Wisconsin and around our country, the American Dream is under fierce attack. Instead of creating jobs, politicians are giving huge tax breaks to corporations and the very rich—and then cutting funding for education, police, emergency response, and vital human services. More
Issues: Fair taxation, Inequality
WV Labor and Community Groups to Join TOGETHER & Rally for Workers Rights and the American Dream
In Wisconsin and around our country, the American Dream is under fierce attack. Instead of creating jobs, politicians are giving huge tax breaks to corporations and the very rich—and then cutting funding for education, police, emergency response, and vital human services. More
Issues: Fair taxation, Inequality
Press Release CAG February 21, 2011
Community, Labor and Legislators Stand with Wisconsin Workers & Families
Community and Labor leaders will gather with WV legislators tomorrow at the state capitol at Noon to issue statements of support for the public workers and their supporters in Wisconsin that are protesting their governor’s attempt to eliminate public workers collective bargaining rights. More
Issues: Kids and families, Workers
Community, Labor and Legislators Stand with Wisconsin Workers & Families
Community and Labor leaders will gather with WV legislators tomorrow at the state capitol at Noon to issue statements of support for the public workers and their supporters in Wisconsin that are protesting their governor’s attempt to eliminate public workers collective bargaining rights. More
Issues: Kids and families, Workers
Press Release CAG January 18, 2011
Citizen Group Lauds Win in Court Decision to Hold Quick Election for Governor
The WV Supreme Court’s decision to call for a new election for governor this year was welcomed by the West Virginia Citizen Action group More
Citizen Group Lauds Win in Court Decision to Hold Quick Election for Governor
The WV Supreme Court’s decision to call for a new election for governor this year was welcomed by the West Virginia Citizen Action group More
Press Release CAG December 10, 2010
Groups Mark Progress, Challenges in Human Rights
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on Dec. 10th. It commemorates the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and promotion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948. More
Issues: Healthcare, Kids and families
Groups Mark Progress, Challenges in Human Rights
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on Dec. 10th. It commemorates the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and promotion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948. More
Issues: Healthcare, Kids and families
Press Release CAG November 19, 2010
Citizen Group Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Timing for Governor’s Election
WV Citizen Action Group filed a writ of mandamus late today asking the WV Supreme Court to rule on when the next governor should be elected. More
Citizen Group Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Timing for Governor’s Election
WV Citizen Action Group filed a writ of mandamus late today asking the WV Supreme Court to rule on when the next governor should be elected. More
Press Release CAG November 3, 2010
Ten Thousand in WV set to Lose Unemployment before Christmas
The election is over but the problems remain. Our economy isn’t creating enough jobs, millions of people are about to lose unemployment benefits and people are still fearful of what the future will bring. More
Issues: Unemployment benefits
Ten Thousand in WV set to Lose Unemployment before Christmas
The election is over but the problems remain. Our economy isn’t creating enough jobs, millions of people are about to lose unemployment benefits and people are still fearful of what the future will bring. More
Issues: Unemployment benefits
Press Release CAG September 30, 2010
WV Labor and Community Groups to Join ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER March for JOBS, JUSTICE AND EDUCATION
Four to Five Hundred from WV expected to join October 2 March in Washington D.C. More
Issues: Right to work, Unemployment benefits
WV Labor and Community Groups to Join ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER March for JOBS, JUSTICE AND EDUCATION
Four to Five Hundred from WV expected to join October 2 March in Washington D.C. More
Issues: Right to work, Unemployment benefits
Press Release CAG July 30, 2010
Statement by Gary Zuckett, Exec Dir. WV Citizen Action, at Afghanistan Vigil
We stand today in support of our troops by asking the President to end our occupation of Afghanistan and bring our people safely home. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Families
Statement by Gary Zuckett, Exec Dir. WV Citizen Action, at Afghanistan Vigil
We stand today in support of our troops by asking the President to end our occupation of Afghanistan and bring our people safely home. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 9, 2010
Who’s Complaining about Health Care Reform? (And What Do They Pay in Taxes?)
A new analysis from Citizens for Tax Justice shows that many of the companies protesting a tax-loophole-closing reform enacted in the new health care reform law are paying corporate taxes at less than a third of the 35 percent statutory corporate tax rate, and in some cases are actually getting tax rebates back from the federal government. More
Issues: Fair taxation, Healthcare
Who’s Complaining about Health Care Reform? (And What Do They Pay in Taxes?)
A new analysis from Citizens for Tax Justice shows that many of the companies protesting a tax-loophole-closing reform enacted in the new health care reform law are paying corporate taxes at less than a third of the 35 percent statutory corporate tax rate, and in some cases are actually getting tax rebates back from the federal government. More
Issues: Fair taxation, Healthcare
Press Release CAG March 16, 2010
WV Health Care for America Now
SEIU 1199 and Catholics United Launch New AD Campaign as Congress Nears Final Votes for Health Reform More
Issues: Healthcare
WV Health Care for America Now
SEIU 1199 and Catholics United Launch New AD Campaign as Congress Nears Final Votes for Health Reform More
Issues: Healthcare
Press Release CAG March 3, 2010
West Virginia’s Health Care for America Now Statement on President Obama’s Commitment to Heath Care Reform
WV Citizen Action Group as part of Health Care for America Now (HCAN) – the nation’s largest health care campaign – released a statement today following President Obama’s remarks on health insurance reform. More
Issues: Healthcare
West Virginia’s Health Care for America Now Statement on President Obama’s Commitment to Heath Care Reform
WV Citizen Action Group as part of Health Care for America Now (HCAN) – the nation’s largest health care campaign – released a statement today following President Obama’s remarks on health insurance reform. More
Issues: Healthcare
Press Release CAG January 22, 2010
Citizen Group Lauds Win in Court Decision to Hold Quick Election for Governor
The WV Supreme Court’s decision to call for a new election for governor this year was welcomed by the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s Executive Director, Gary Zuckett as the ruling came down from the court this afternoon. More
Citizen Group Lauds Win in Court Decision to Hold Quick Election for Governor
The WV Supreme Court’s decision to call for a new election for governor this year was welcomed by the West Virginia Citizen Action group’s Executive Director, Gary Zuckett as the ruling came down from the court this afternoon. More
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG December 12, 2009
Minimum Medical Loss Ratio Could Save Billions
Only 16 years ago, health insurance companies spent almost all of the premiums they collected to pay for actual health services. More
Issues: Healthcare
Minimum Medical Loss Ratio Could Save Billions
Only 16 years ago, health insurance companies spent almost all of the premiums they collected to pay for actual health services. More
Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 15, 2009
Will the U.S. Senate Choose to Make Health Care Affordable for Families in West Virginia?
The U.S. Senate will make a choice this month between two health reform options that affect the affordability of health coverage for America’s families. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare
Will the U.S. Senate Choose to Make Health Care Affordable for Families in West Virginia?
The U.S. Senate will make a choice this month between two health reform options that affect the affordability of health coverage for America’s families. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare
Press Release CAG October 13, 2009
Affordability, A Public Option, Inclusion, Coverage for All and Relief for Middle Class
WV Citizen Action today called on Senate Majority Leader Reid and his colleagues to make good on the promise of quality, affordable health care for all Americans, with a strong national public health insurance option. More
Issues: Healthcare
Affordability, A Public Option, Inclusion, Coverage for All and Relief for Middle Class
WV Citizen Action today called on Senate Majority Leader Reid and his colleagues to make good on the promise of quality, affordable health care for all Americans, with a strong national public health insurance option. More
Issues: Healthcare
Press Release CAG October 6, 2009
Sen. Rockefeller Recognized as Champion for REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
– At noon today WV groups working for Health Care Reform gathered downtown in the lobby of the old Daniel Boone Hotel to recognize West Virginia’s Senator Rockefeller as a champion for Real Health Reform. More
Issues: Healthcare
Sen. Rockefeller Recognized as Champion for REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
– At noon today WV groups working for Health Care Reform gathered downtown in the lobby of the old Daniel Boone Hotel to recognize West Virginia’s Senator Rockefeller as a champion for Real Health Reform. More
Issues: Healthcare
Press Release CAG October 2, 2009
WV Citizen Action Group objects to PATH power line proposal at PSC Public Hearing
WV- At today’s public hearing on the proposed PATH power line project at the WV Cultural Center, WV Citizen Action Executive Director, Gary Zuckett made comments to the WV Public Service Commission. More
Issues: Energy
WV Citizen Action Group objects to PATH power line proposal at PSC Public Hearing
WV- At today’s public hearing on the proposed PATH power line project at the WV Cultural Center, WV Citizen Action Executive Director, Gary Zuckett made comments to the WV Public Service Commission. More
Issues: Energy
Press Release CAG September 30, 2009
Citizen Action & HCAN Applaud Sen. Rockefeller for fighting for REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
Charleston, WV – WV Citizen Action Group joined Health Care for America Now to applaud West Virginia’s Senator Rockefeller for his valiant support for Real Health Reform in proposing an amendment that would substitute a Public Insurance Option in place of state insurance co‐ops. More
Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Action & HCAN Applaud Sen. Rockefeller for fighting for REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
Charleston, WV – WV Citizen Action Group joined Health Care for America Now to applaud West Virginia’s Senator Rockefeller for his valiant support for Real Health Reform in proposing an amendment that would substitute a Public Insurance Option in place of state insurance co‐ops. More
Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG September 22, 2009
Background on Coventry Health Care’s Worst Practices
Wolf carried a base salary of $965,000 in 2008, and earned just over $1.9 million in stock awards. More
Issues: Healthcare
Background on Coventry Health Care’s Worst Practices
Wolf carried a base salary of $965,000 in 2008, and earned just over $1.9 million in stock awards. More
Issues: Healthcare