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Committee Marks Up House Version of Drug Legislation
On Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28, the House Energy and Commerce passed a series of 11 bills in response to the opioid/heroin addiction problem. The bills ranged from a new GAO report to
Appropriations Update, Advocates Pleased With Senate JJ Funds
There was little change in the appropriations status last week. Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WS) has now made clear in several comments that he does not have the votes to pass a budget resolution so far
CWLA Holds Successful Advocacy Summit
APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH For three days CWLA members engaged in active discussions, met with their congressional representatives and participated in forums that dealt with the serious issues of child fatalities, the
CWLA Members Discuss Commission On Child Fatalities Findings
On Monday, April 18, CWLA members focused on the National Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. Dr. David Sanders Ph.D., Chairman of the Commission, Executive Vice President, Casey Family Programs, presented some of
The Child Welfare Workforce
During the Capitol Hill Day, while CWLA members handed out Hot Topics on key policy issues, members could also break to attend a briefing that focused on the significance of the child welfare workforce. CWLA
CWLA Members Discuss Substance Use With Hill, States and Programs
After the Tuesday evening dinner with Commissioner Lopez and reporter Christopher Walker, on Wednesday, April 20, CWLA members wrapped-up with a morning session focused on the substance use issue. With Congress continuing its focus on
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