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U.S. Health Law May Curb Rising Maternal Deaths

By Malena Amusa ● Health & Science ● July 29, 2012

As the U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to increase, the new health care law could offer improvements in preventative care for women. Yet, definitive answers to why more American mothers are dying remain scarce

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Let’s Raise the Volume on Maternal Mortality in U.S.

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Uncategorized ● July 27, 2012

The U.S. is one of 23 countries where maternal mortality is on the rise, though that may change once the new health care law, the Affordable Care Act, comes into effect. New York City and California provide a glimpse into why the rates may be so high.

Libyan Congress 17% Female; Profits Up, Wages Down

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● July 21, 2012

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Health Ruling Hailed Except on Medicaid Rules

By Samantha Kimmey ● Health & Science ● June 28, 2012

The individual mandate is upheld in Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on health care reform, but the ruling that gives states leeway to opt out of federal funding for Medicaid expansion is called worrisome for low-income women.

Health Reform Applauded; Insurers Bill Women More

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● March 23, 2012

On March 23, the second anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act –and right before the constitutionality of the individual mandate goes to the Supreme Court next week –women’s organizations were ramping up support and explaining the law to voters. The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health issued a press release explaining how Latinas in particular benefit from the law.

Battles Loom on Women’s Rights, Health, Budget

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● March 21, 2012

Spring brings an overflow of political battles that affect women. Statehouse bills attack choice, Medicare and Medicaid could be picked apart in agency budget hearings and federal spending to curb domestic violence faces unusual opposition.