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Labor-HHS Subcommittee Reviews Opioids
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Update on CHIP and Home Visiting
With negotiations on the CR extended reauthorizations like CHIP and the Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program could be either thrown into a larger separate package or part of the end of
CWLA Statement on Tax Legislation
The Senate and House have now approved similar tax bills. There are several provisions within this legislation that could have a major impact on children and families. CWLA is most concerned about the following: The
Tax Bill Triggers Cuts That Virtually Eliminates SSBG and Promoting Safe and Stable Families Funding
On Saturday, December 3, the Senate gave final approval to their tax package by a vote of 51 to 49. It now will be negotiated with the House. The tax legislation being considered by Congress
Its Official Foster Care Placements Continue to Jump
On Thursday, November 30, HHS released the latest data on child welfare and it now shows that there are 437,465 children in foster care as of September 30, 2016. This is the fifth straight year
Congressional Leaders Looking for December 22 CR
Congressional Republicans are hoping to adopt a two-week CR that would extend funding for two weeks to December 22, 2017 so they could then extend funding for two to four more weeks to January 2018.
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