THE CHILDREN’S MONITOR
CWLA’s online publication dedicated to summarizing
federal policy in progress and analyzing its impact
on child welfare.
CWLA Speaks Out on Racism and Bigotry
Last week CWLA sent a letter to the President, speaking out against the violence, hatred and biggotry demonstrated in Charlottesville, Virginia on Friday August 11 and Saturday, August 12. In a message to CWLA membership,
CBO: Cut-Off of Subsidies Reduces Coverage, Increases Costs to Government
For now, the President will permit the latest installment of insurance cost-sharing subsidies through the Affordable Care Act. That is important for now, because the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has determined there would be significant
Long List For Fall as Congress Leaves
The Senate cut short their extended work schedule on Thursday when they finished work on several nominations including some from HHS. They will be out until after Labor Day. When Congress returns in September they
Next Steps on Health Care: Repair or Forget It
Last week’s debate and fire on repealing the Affordable Care Act was bookended by two narrow votes of 50 to 51 and 49 to 50 with three senators being the key actors. In between the
Budget Battles Front and Center In September
Before the House of Representative left for the summer break on Friday, members approved a partial FY 17 appropriations bill, left a budget resolution for an uncertain future and waited on the Senate for signals
Home Visiting Groups Continue Looking for Support
Last week Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) announced the introduction of a second House bill to reauthorize the home visiting program. The HomeVisiting Works Act of 2017 would extend the program for an additional five years
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