by Ian Whitney | Jul 20, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
ReconciliationWhat a difference a week makes. Senate Democrats are zeroing in on a health-focused reconciliation effort after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) expressed opposition to climate and tax-related policies within the filibuster-proof bill. It sounds as though the...
by Ian Whitney | Jul 13, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Congress returns this week for the sprint between Independence Day and August Recess, in which the House and Senate both try to crank through legislative “to-do lists” before the late summer break. Read the full newsletter here
by Ian Whitney | Jun 24, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Weekly updates from the policy arena for family leaders and professionals about CYSHCN. Read the full newsletter here
by familyvoices | Jun 8, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Congress returns to Washington, D.C. this week to kick off the June work period. Gun control legislation is expected to be at the forefront of this month’s congressional agenda following the recent string of mass shootings, with House Democrats readying floor...
by familyvoices | May 26, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
Work on the Hill is winding down this week heading into the Holiday. Both Houses of Congress recess for the Memorial Day district work period next week. There will be no Washington Update next week. Read the full newsletter here
by familyvoices | May 18, 2022 | Family Voices, Washington Update
It is with great sadness we share that Julie Beckett, one of the founders of Family Voices, passed away on Friday, May 13, at her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read the full newsletter here