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Spreading the Word: Verizon is VeriGreedy

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June 28, 2012
Hundreds of CWA members, activists and allies descended on Verizon's annual shareholders meeting in Huntsville, Ala., to make that message crystal clear.

CWA: In a Big Victory for the 99 Percent, Supreme Court Affirms Affordable Care Act

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The U.S. Supreme Court decision today affirmed the constitutional right of Congress to establish a personal mandate for insurance, the key element of the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act was a significant undertaking. The Obama administration worked to bring together all the parties in our current system: consumers, insurers, providers, health care facilities, and employers. Congress held lengthy debates and difficult votes. The Affordable Care Act is an important first step toward true health care reform.

Foundation Ambassador Shares Story of Growing Up HIV Positive

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June 27, 2012
The Foundation was lucky to welcome back one of our Foundation Ambassadors, Ben Banks, for a discussion of the issues of transitioning from pediatric HIV care to adult care. During a childhood battle with a cancer that attacked his lungs and kidneys, he contracted HIV from a blood transfusion. Ben has also spoken at one of our CWA Conventions and received a rousing show of support from attending delegates.

One-Third of Congress Demands Transparency and Accountability in TPP Negotiations

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Today, 132 Members of Congress delivered a letter to United States Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk pressing him to support transparency and openness in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. The Members called for stronger congressional consultations and access to documents, and greater public transparency on the proposals.