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Recognizing the important role that vision plays in the educational process, Vision Service Plan (VSP), a national health care leader in the area of eye care services, founded the Sight for Students Program several years ago to help low-income children obtain vision care. VSP pledged to provide eye exams and eye glasses for needy children throughout the nation at the President’s Summit for America’s Future.

A New Strategy for Wealth-Building

Presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, this testimony discusses the challenges faced by Latinos in financial markets and the role financial counseling plays in assisting them. NCLR offers suggestions for closing the wealth gap and increasing asset ownership among Latinos.

Stemming the Tide of Foreclosures in Latino Communities

Presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, this testimony discusses the challenges faced by community-based organizations in battling an increasing number of foreclosures. NCLR offers suggestions for taking significant steps toward stemming the tide of foreclosures and easing the burden on neighborhoods.

Testimony: The Ability of the Food Stamps Program to Improve Food Security and Nutritional Status for Latino Families and Children ($5)

Written testimony submitted to Congress on the Food Stamp Program noting its potential impact on health and nutrition status among Latino children.

Research Report: Sin Provecho: Latinos and Food Insecurity ($15)

Nearly one in five Latinos (19.6%) faces food insecurity each year, compromising their health and well-being. Sin Provecho: Latinos and Food Insecurity reports on the impact and associations of hunger, food insecurity, and obesity on the Latino community, as well as the ability of federal food assistance programs to address and alleviate these conditions. The paper assesses the root causes of food insecurity among Latinos, including economic and geographic barriers and legal immigrant restrictions, which prevent access to affordable, nutritious foods and assistance.

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Testimony: Taking a Check Up on the Nation’s Health Care Tax Policy: A Prognosis ($5)

There is an increasing strain on the U.S. health care system as costs of health care continue to rise and uninsurance levels escalate. On a national level, legislators have looked at expansion health care tax incentives as a possible tool to increase health coverage and reduce health care costs. This testimony submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance explores the impact of a Presidential proposal to widen the use of Health Savings Accounts, a type of health incentive, on the federal deficit. Further, it defines the principles that should be considered in future health reform programs to ensure that uninsurance within the Latino community is addressed.

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