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OWL Advocates
Comprehensive accessible healthcare coverage that is publicly administered and financed and includes long-term care Access to affordable and accessible housing for midlife and older women Fairness for women in the Social Security system through more equitable and adequate Social Security and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits. Improved economic conditions for older women including pension reform and elimination of workplace discrimination based on age and sex Ending domestic and community violence against women Staying in charge of one's life. Availability of legal and financial resources
What OWL Does
Consults with administration officials in Washington on policy and legislation central to the OWL agenda Testifies before congressional committees, state legislative committees and agencies on legislation under consideration that speaks to the OWL agenda Spearheads legislation related to OWL concerns such as COBRA, the nationwide provision regarding access to the healthcare plan of a deceased or divorced spouse Publishes and distributes timely and relevant highly regarded materials focused on specific issues in the OWL agenda Joins with other organizations in state and national coalitions to increase effectiveness on behalf of the OWL agenda Conducts conferences, seminars, and workshops in the state and across the nation addressing the OWL agenda
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