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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2020 Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 Today, the Supreme Court ruled that the administration was lawful in allowing virtually any employer or university to deny birth control coverage through their health insurance plans if they have a religious or…
Originally published in Newsweek June 29, 2020 SHEILA KATZ AND DANYA RUTTENBERG Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on June Medical Services v. Russo, once again affirming—as it has again and again over the last forty-seven years—our constitutional right to abortion. However, this fight is far from over;…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2020 Media Contact Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com; 202-765-4290 WASHINGTON – Today, the Court upheld settled precedent and defended our rights, striking down a Louisiana law designed to impose medically unnecessary requirements on providers and to block patients from obtaining time-sensitive,…
This op-ed was originally published in JTA Sheila Katz, CEO NCJW A year ago, I went public with my #MeToo moment. Purim reminds me of all we haven’t learned. WASHINGTON (JTA) — As we approach the Purim holiday, we also approach the one-year anniversary of my own going public about being…
Contact: Amanda Lang, Director of Marketing and Communication 917-886-0336 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to hear a case that will determine the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Chief Policy Officer Jody…
The Honorable Frank Pallone Chair Committee on Energy & Commerce 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Doug Collins Ranking Member Committee on Energy & Commerce 2125 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Anna Eshoo Chair Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health…