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Capitol dome photoFacilitating Veterans' Employment in Health Care

U.S. military veterans often complete service only to discover they cannot find jobs when they return home. More

Resource: HPV Vaccines in States

Legislators in at least 41 states and D.C. have introduced legislation to require the vaccine, fund or educate the public about the HPV Vaccine and at least 21 states have enacted legislation. More

American Health Benefit Exchanges

View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More

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State Innovations in School NutritionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2547925479Research indicates that strong state school nutrition standards positively affect both students’ dietary consumption and the nutritional quality of school foods. States’ experiences with school nutrition policies present a number of innovative examples that may help guide other states.
Children's Oral HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/19/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2540225402Most dental disease is preventable, yet dental care is the most common unmet health need among children. State legislators play numerous roles in improving children's oral health.
For the Record: Charmaine Yoest: April 2012Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2452724527Charmaine Yoest is the president of Americans United for Life, a pro-life organization founded in 1971.
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