FISCAL FIGHTS & EDUCATION; IMMIGRATION REFORM

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FUNDING FIGHTS: A BUDGET BATTLE LOOMS (ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES UPDATE)

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BUDGET BLUES – WHAT IS NEXT FOR EDUCATION?

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SCHOOLS & RULES – IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION

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Sequestration Looming; Energy Booming

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SPECIAL POST: THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH

President Obama’s first SOTU of his second Administration forcefully advocated for his economic and social agenda, including immigration, education, and gun control.  Through his speech, he addressed several issues of key importance to the Federal Policy Week community.  The full speech is available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2013 (video and interactive written speech).   Some key highlights (in order […]

Special Post: White House OMB Guidance on Sequestration

Congress has less than two months to pass legislation to avoid sequestration.  The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued guidance for federal agencies given the potential for sequestration (or cuts) to government spending.  The memorandum is published below, but some highlights include: Sequestration was delayed until March 1, 2013 and the CR expires on […]

LET’S MAKE A DEAL – FISCAL CLIFF (SORT OF) AVERTED.

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WHO RUNS CONGRESS? WHO NEGOTIATES THE FISCAL CLIFF PLAYERS? WHO WILL BE IN THE NEXT OBAMA ADMINISTRATION?

Members of Congress returned last week with the goal of completing unfinished business.  In addition to hearings and meetings, leadership decisions began to crystalize. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page.  You will receive a verification email to confirm your […]

HIGHER EDUCATION & ENERGY HANGING IN THE BALANCE

With just over a week until the Presidential and Congressional elections, federal policy remains in flux.  When Members of Congress return on November 13, 2012, future policy developments will begin to crystalize. To subscribe for Federal Policy Week enter your email address under the “Follow” label at the upper left section of the page.  You […]