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Press Release CAG September 22, 2009
WV HCAN Coalition Joins in National Day of Action Demands REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
Protest at United Building in Charleston Demands Coventry CEO Sign Pledge Supporting True Health Care Reform and Ending Insurance Abuses More
WV HCAN Coalition Joins in National Day of Action Demands REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
Protest at United Building in Charleston Demands Coventry CEO Sign Pledge Supporting True Health Care Reform and Ending Insurance Abuses More
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 30, 2009
Health Care Reform: 450,000 Doctors Can’t Be Wrong
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Issues: Healthcare
Health Care Reform: 450,000 Doctors Can’t Be Wrong
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Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 29, 2009
Unequal Lives: Health Care Discrimination Harms Communities of Color
No one has more st stake in the political debate over how best to shape health care reform legislation than the 103 million people of color. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare, Poverty
Unequal Lives: Health Care Discrimination Harms Communities of Color
No one has more st stake in the political debate over how best to shape health care reform legislation than the 103 million people of color. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare, Poverty
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 7, 2009
Three Proposals to Pay for Health Care Reform without Hurting Struggling Families in West Virginia
Health care reform can save us all money in the long-run by bringing all Americans into the health insurance system and rooting out the inefficiencies that drive up costs. More
Issues: Healthcare
Three Proposals to Pay for Health Care Reform without Hurting Struggling Families in West Virginia
Health care reform can save us all money in the long-run by bringing all Americans into the health insurance system and rooting out the inefficiencies that drive up costs. More
Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG June 23, 2009
Health Insurance Coverage in West Virginia Keeps Shrinking as Premiums, Family Costs Continue Climbing
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
Health Insurance Coverage in West Virginia Keeps Shrinking as Premiums, Family Costs Continue Climbing
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
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG May 21, 2009
West Virginia Health-Plan Premiums Soar As Insurers Face Less Competition
A few privat e health insurance companies have built a near-monopoly in the West Virginia market, burdening families and businesses with premiums that grew four times faster than wages from 2000 to 2007. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare
West Virginia Health-Plan Premiums Soar As Insurers Face Less Competition
A few privat e health insurance companies have built a near-monopoly in the West Virginia market, burdening families and businesses with premiums that grew four times faster than wages from 2000 to 2007. More
Issues: HCAN, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG April 15, 2009
Tax Shell Game: The Taxpayer Cost of Offshore Corporate Tax Havens
Many of the largest corporations in our country hide profits made in the United States in offshore shell companies and sham headquarters in order to avoid paying billions in federal taxes. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Tax Shell Game: The Taxpayer Cost of Offshore Corporate Tax Havens
Many of the largest corporations in our country hide profits made in the United States in offshore shell companies and sham headquarters in order to avoid paying billions in federal taxes. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 6, 2009
Video: “Clean Elections, Changing the Face of America”
Narrated by Bill Moyers, the video features candidates on the campaign trail, lively testimonials by citizens on how their states’ voluntary full public financing systems has changed politics, and assessments of how well Clean Elections works by campaign finance reform experts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Video: “Clean Elections, Changing the Face of America”
Narrated by Bill Moyers, the video features candidates on the campaign trail, lively testimonials by citizens on how their states’ voluntary full public financing systems has changed politics, and assessments of how well Clean Elections works by campaign finance reform experts. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 15, 2008
Under McCain Health Plan 99,125 People in West Virginia Would Lose Employer- Sponsored Health Cove rage
Recently a team of prominent health economists estimated that 20 million people nationwide would lose employer sponsored insurance if the health care plan proposed by Senator John McCain were to become law More
Issues: Healthcare
Under McCain Health Plan 99,125 People in West Virginia Would Lose Employer- Sponsored Health Cove rage
Recently a team of prominent health economists estimated that 20 million people nationwide would lose employer sponsored insurance if the health care plan proposed by Senator John McCain were to become law More
Issues: Healthcare
Press Release CAG March 7, 2008
Resolution to Bring National Guard Home introduced in WV Legislature
Both houses of the WV legislature have introduced a resolution asking Congress to empower WV’s governor to bring home our national guard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
Resolution to Bring National Guard Home introduced in WV Legislature
Both houses of the WV legislature have introduced a resolution asking Congress to empower WV’s governor to bring home our national guard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Families
Press Release CAG September 2, 2007
Groups Launch “Missing Person” Poster Campaign Targeting Capito’s Refusal to Discuss Her Position on the War in Iraq
WV Citizen Action and WV Patriots for Peace launch a campaign aimed at Rep Shelley Capito’s refusal to hold public discussion on Iraq. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Groups Launch “Missing Person” Poster Campaign Targeting Capito’s Refusal to Discuss Her Position on the War in Iraq
WV Citizen Action and WV Patriots for Peace launch a campaign aimed at Rep Shelley Capito’s refusal to hold public discussion on Iraq. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Families
Press Release CAG April 17, 2007
West Virginia Taxpayers Could Save $226 Million Annually if Medicare Drug Prices
West Virginia taxpayers would save $226 million in prescription drug costs if the federal government were directed to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over Medicare prescription drug prices, according to a new report released today by West Virginians United, a large statewide grassroots coalition. More
West Virginia Taxpayers Could Save $226 Million Annually if Medicare Drug Prices
West Virginia taxpayers would save $226 million in prescription drug costs if the federal government were directed to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies over Medicare prescription drug prices, according to a new report released today by West Virginians United, a large statewide grassroots coalition. More
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 15, 2007
Combined Reporting: A Key Element in West Virginia Tax Modernization
Over the past several decades, state corporate income taxes have declined markedly. From 1989 to 2003, West Virginia has seen its corporate income tax revenue fall by 47 percent as a share of gross state product. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Combined Reporting: A Key Element in West Virginia Tax Modernization
Over the past several decades, state corporate income taxes have declined markedly. From 1989 to 2003, West Virginia has seen its corporate income tax revenue fall by 47 percent as a share of gross state product. More
Issues: Fair taxation
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG March 14, 2007
First Things First: The President’s Budget Makes the Wrong Choices for WV
In West Virginia, we share some basic priorities. We all want our children to grow up healthy. We want to know that if we are sick or hurt, there will be doctors and nurses and ambulances ready to care for us. We want our kids to get a good education so they can get good jobs and strengthen our economy, and because an informed citizenry is the base of a healthy democracy. We want everyone to have enough nutritious food to eat. We want to breathe clean air and drink clean water. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
First Things First: The President’s Budget Makes the Wrong Choices for WV
In West Virginia, we share some basic priorities. We all want our children to grow up healthy. We want to know that if we are sick or hurt, there will be doctors and nurses and ambulances ready to care for us. We want our kids to get a good education so they can get good jobs and strengthen our economy, and because an informed citizenry is the base of a healthy democracy. We want everyone to have enough nutritious food to eat. We want to breathe clean air and drink clean water. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Healthcare, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 25, 2006
WV Report: We Must Invest in West Virginia’s Future
West Virginia families are facing unmet needs in the areas of education, health care, and energy policy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare
WV Report: We Must Invest in West Virginia’s Future
West Virginia families are facing unmet needs in the areas of education, health care, and energy policy. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 14, 2006
Analysis of Coal Industry Contributions to State Political Campaigns 1996-2004
Since 1996, coal interests have contributed more than $4 million to candidates for Governor, Supreme Court and the Legislature. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Analysis of Coal Industry Contributions to State Political Campaigns 1996-2004
Since 1996, coal interests have contributed more than $4 million to candidates for Governor, Supreme Court and the Legislature. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG August 1, 2006
Report on Campaign Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Election Cycle
By maintaining a database of special interest contributions to political campaigns, tracking significant bills in the legislature, and issuing reports on our research, PERC-WV educates the public on the significant influence that special interest money plays in West Virginia politics. PERC-WV underscores problems and proposes solutions based on its research. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Report on Campaign Contributions to Legislative Candidates During the 2004 Election Cycle
By maintaining a database of special interest contributions to political campaigns, tracking significant bills in the legislature, and issuing reports on our research, PERC-WV educates the public on the significant influence that special interest money plays in West Virginia politics. PERC-WV underscores problems and proposes solutions based on its research. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Economy, Energy
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG July 24, 2006
Falling into the Doughnut Hole: How Congress and the Drug Industry Created a Trap for American Seniors and People with Disabilities
The costly, confusing, and corrupt design of Part D will cause dire health consequences as 7 million Americans fall into a doughnut hole from which few will escape. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicare
Falling into the Doughnut Hole: How Congress and the Drug Industry Created a Trap for American Seniors and People with Disabilities
The costly, confusing, and corrupt design of Part D will cause dire health consequences as 7 million Americans fall into a doughnut hole from which few will escape. More
Issues: Healthcare, Medicare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG June 6, 2006
New Federal Budget Will Cost West Virginia Millions, Most Vulnerable Will Be Cut
West Virginia Citizen Action Group, a non-profit statewide public-interest organization, today released a report finding that budget decisions being made in Washington, D.C. this month could have a serious impact on families in West Virginia. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families
New Federal Budget Will Cost West Virginia Millions, Most Vulnerable Will Be Cut
West Virginia Citizen Action Group, a non-profit statewide public-interest organization, today released a report finding that budget decisions being made in Washington, D.C. this month could have a serious impact on families in West Virginia. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Kids and families
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG June 6, 2006
The Hidden Costs of Repeal or Drastic Reduction of the Federal Estate Tax
During the first week of June, the Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passe d a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April 2005. More
Issues: Fair taxation
The Hidden Costs of Repeal or Drastic Reduction of the Federal Estate Tax
During the first week of June, the Senate will consider legislation to repeal or drastically reduce the estate tax. The House of Representatives passe d a bill to repeal the tax (HR.8) in April 2005. More
Issues: Fair taxation