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Addressing Rural Health Worker Shortages Will Improve …

The United States is facing a nationwide health care worker shortage. In rural communities, this crisis is worse and more widespread. According to calculations by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Democratic staff, 91% of all rural counties and 96% of rural counties in New Mexico face a shortage of primary care physicians . These shortages harm both the health and economic well-being of rural

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HEALTH CARE CHART

WEBRepublicans will fight to repeal this reckless takeover and to ensure health care freedom to American families.”. In addition to capturing the massive expansion of …

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Improving Maternal Health Care Would Save Lives and …

WEBAmong wealthy, industrialized countries, the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality as well as an elevated rate of maternal morbidity, which refers …

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Thanks to Democrats, Americans Are Paying Less for …

WEBLast year, Democrats took action to lower drug costs and bring down health insurance premiums by passing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). American households …

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Addressing Rural Health Worker Shortages Will Improve …

WEBThe United States is facing a nationwide health care worker shortage.In rural communities, this crisis is worse and more widespread. According to calculations by the …

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Chronic Conditions Pose Growing Health, Economic and …

WEBChronic health conditions impose significant burdens on the daily lives and economic well-being of those who live with them. These illnesses, defined by the …

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The Inflation Reduction Act Lowers Healthcare Costs, …

WEBThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will improve Americans’ health while making both health insurance and prescription drugs more affordable for millions of …

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Modernizing Benefit Systems Can Improve Lives While …

WEBAmericans deserve local, state, and federal governments that efficiently and reliably respond to the needs of their communities. This includes providing the safety net …

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Addressing Rural Health Worker Shortages Will …

WEBAddressing the rural health worker shortage and creating pathways that lead to health care careers in these areas are critical to protecting and improving the health and economic …

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JEC Releases New Report on How the Coronavirus is …

WEBWashington, D.C.—The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee—led by Vice Chair Don Beyer (D-VA)—today released a new report on how America's failure to …

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Five Reasons Americans Can't Afford the Affordable Care Act

WEB1. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has failed to reduce premium costs. [For updated information on premium increases click here.]. Despite the President’s claims …

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The Economic Benefits of Birth Control and Access to Family …

WEBThe benefits of family planning underscore the importance of ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, reliable birth control methods. Fewer Unwanted Pregnancies. The …

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The Economic Benefits of Paid Leave: Fact Sheet

WEBPrepared by the Democratic Staff of the Joint Economic Committee The Economic Benefits of Paid Leave: Fact Sheet Paid Family and Medical Leave

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COVID-19, Economic Pressure and Americans’ Mental Health

WEBCOVID-19, Economic Pressure and Americans’ Mental Health Page 2 peaked at 40%. Other surveys, such as the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Tracking Poll, have found …

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JEC Analysis Finds Opioid Epidemic Cost U.S. Nearly $1.5 Trillion in

WEBToday, in Recognition of National recovery Month, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC)—led by Chairman Don Beyer (D-VA)—released a new …

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The Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis Reached Nearly $1.5 …

WEBAn analysis by the Joint Economic Committee finds that opioid-related costs rose to ne arly $1.5 trillion in 2020, a $487 billion increase from 2019 and a 37% increase from …

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Is Instagram Causing Poorer Mental Health Among Teen Girls

WEBIntroduction. In September, the Wall Street Journal released an exposé about Facebook, claiming the social media company had internal evidence showing Instagram …

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**Last updated on June 19th; Data update next on July 21st

WEBU.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Economic Snapshot: New York **Includes Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs, unemployment and earnings data through May 2015**

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JEC Chairman Heinrich on First Quarter GDP Growth

WEBWashington, D.C.—Today, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after …

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Social Capital Index

WEBSocial Capital Index Includes the subindices below. Family Unity Subindex Includes: - % of births in past year to unmarried women, - % of women 35-44 currently married (& not …

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Stopping the Clinton Pension Grab

WEBGrover Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform, May 9, 1995 . But the administration's plans to pilfer the nation's pension funds goes far beyond Mr. Reich's

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SEN JACK REED (RI) C V C Congress of the United States

WEBsen.jack reed (ri) vice chairman sen.paul s. sarbanes (md) sen.edward m. kennedy (ma) sen.jeff bingaman (nm) sen.jon corzine (nj) sen.robert g. torricelli (nj) rep.fortney pete …

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