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Virginia’s ham-fisted approach to driver’s license suspensions

Dec. 13, 2016 Editorial by the Richmond Times-Dispatch: When Virginia lawmakers convene in Richmond in a few weeks, their to-do list should include fixing Virginia’s excessive and unproductive habit of taking away people’s driver’s...

Read more December 13, 2016 at 9:36 am Roberta Oster

Last call for registration for Annual Meeting

On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host its Annual Meeting at the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. with the business portion of...

Read more December 12, 2016 at 3:02 pm Roberta Oster

Dumfries Town Council passes resolution urging expansion of healthcare coverage

DUMFRIES – In its regular meeting on Dec. 6, 2016, the Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to provide...

Read more December 8, 2016 at 2:53 pm Roberta Oster

Protect and Expand Healthcare Coverage for All Virginians

Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act (ACA) in 2010, there were about one million uninsured people in Virginia and 50 million nationwide. Because of the ACA, the number...

Read more November 30, 2016 at 12:09 pm Roberta Oster

Today is Giving Tuesday

Dear Friends, Providing healthcare for all Virginians… Giving second chances for those coming out of the prison system, including restoration of driver’s licenses… Stopping wage theft… Welcoming immigrants… Respecting all faith traditions, but especially...

Read more November 29, 2016 at 9:34 am Roberta Oster

Two big events coming up for Virginia Interfaith Center

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s two major annual events are coming up quickly on the calendar. First up is the Annual Meeting, which will be held the meeting space at the Virginia Holocaust...

Read more November 10, 2016 at 11:40 am Roberta Oster

Pray. Vote. Heal.

Today is Election Day. We are indeed blessed to live in a democracy in which most who want to can vote. Let us pray for all the election judges, poll watchers and voters that...

Read more November 8, 2016 at 12:03 pm Roberta Oster

Open enrollment for ACA plans begins Tuesday

Dear Supporter, Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act health plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace starts next Tuesday, November 1, and runs through January 31, 2017. If you have a Marketplace plan now, you’ll need...

Read more October 28, 2016 at 10:12 am Roberta Oster

Karen Cameron testifies before the Subcommittee to Study Mental Health Services

TESTIMONY TO THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY October 26, 2016 Karen Cameron: “Thank you for the opportunity to present to you today. My name is Karen Cameron and...

Read more October 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm Roberta Oster

City of Galax passes resolution urging expansion of healthcare coverage

GALAX – In its session on Oct. 24, the City Council of the City of Galax approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to...

Read more October 27, 2016 at 12:04 pm Roberta Oster
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