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Action Alerts

Thursday is Friends and Family Day

by admin on June 17, 2010

The supporters are lining up behind us – groups like the National Organization for Women and the American College of Nurse Midwives have come out strongly in support of the Midwifery Modernization Act. Legislators are getting calls and e-mails from all of you. Thank you, thank you for all you’ve done. Great news! The legislative […]

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Wednesday is Tell Your Story Day

by admin on June 16, 2010

One thing we’ve learned from all your calls is that legislators need to hear the real stories of New York State women who have received the safe care of a midwife. While our on-the-ground team is working their magic in Albany, let’s show legislators this is a real issue for women.  Today contact your legislator […]

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Tuesday is stand-up-for-midwifery day!

by admin on June 15, 2010

Big thank you to everyone who made calls today! Sheldon Silver’s office received a tremendous number of calls requesting that the MMA be moved to the floor for a vote. Your reports on your legislators’ positions on the bill keep coming in, giving us a critical picture that helps us develop our next strategic move. […]

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