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Welcome to Arkansas Change That Works! 
 
Our "Harvest for Health Care" events helped continue the momentum for change created by SEIU's Change That Works campaign.  As a new national nonprofit, we're dedicated to targeted, on-the-ground organizing to develop thousands of new progressive activists and shape the public debate.
 
In addition to Arkansas, Change That Works operates in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, N...

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Arkansas Updates

Hot Springs Residents Gather to Watch Health Care Summit

3/1/2010

 

Activists Continue to Urge Congress to Take Action on Reform

 

HOT SPRINGS— Activists eager for health care reform gathered at Arkansas Change That Works’ office in Hot Springs to watch the President’s Health Care summit on Thursday.

 

In addition to watching the health care summit,...

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Pine Bluff Church Holds Progressive Bible Study

3/1/2010

Pastor, Congregants Discuss a Wide Range of Progressive Issues

 

PINE BLUFF— Churchgoers in Pine Bluff gathered Tuesday evening to talk about how issues such as health care and financial reform are integral to Jesus’ teachings.

 

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10,656 Arkansans Have Safety Net Snatched Away

2/27/2010

Sen. Bunning (R-KY), a singular obstructionist in Congress, has repeatedly blocked a vote to provide a one-month extension of unemployment benefits and COBRA. Senate Democrats on Thursday and Friday repeatedly tried to follow the House, which passed a bill on Thursday. However, they couldn't overcome the objections of a single lawmaker. As a result, nearly 1.2 million jobless workers in America will no...

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For a Mother of a Down Syndrome Child, Health Reform Means a Tedious Wait

2/27/2010

For Nancy Shaw and her daughter Kacey, who has Down syndrome, the wait for health care reform isn't about politics. 

It's about the health and financial well-being of her family.

Because her daughter's Down syndrome was classified as a "pre-existing condition," private health insurance companies declined to cover her medical care. As a result, Nancy cut back her Avon business to lower her...

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Arkansas CTW to Roll Through Arkansas on the “Health Care Emergency! Stop Washington Gridlock!” Ambulance Tour

12/11/2009

While members of the Senate continue to talk about health care reform within the beltway, Arkansas Change That Works will depart on a three day Ambulance Tour to meet with Arkansans who need Sens. Lincoln and Pryor to support the vote on health care reform that Arkansas deserves. 

The tour, kicking off in West Memphis on Dec. 15, will wrap up in Forrest City on Dec. 17, and meet with Arkansans from all walks of...

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Local Farmers “Harvest for Health Care”

12/11/2009

Farmers urge Lincoln and Pryor to continue to support crucial health care reform

HELENA – On Saturday Arkansas farmers thanked Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor during a day of health care talk and harvesting with staff and volunteers from the nonprofit Arkansas Change That Works.

"A lot of farmers are struggling down here," said farmer Casey Cox as...

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Senator Lincoln Stands Up For Seniors

12/11/2009

Votes Against McCain Amendment Handout to Insurance Companies 

 

LITTLE ROCK – Today, Senator Lincoln stood up for seniors and voted against the McCain amendment. The amendment was defeated 58-42.

“I want to thank Senator Lincoln for looking out for Arkansans.  I am relieved that she realizes the urgent needs seniors have for quality...

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