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Congressional Committees Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package
September 20, 2021
Congressional Committees Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package, Path to Passage Remains Challenging Congressional committees have moved forward with crafting legislative language for the broad “human infrastructure” package. Democratic party leaders are optimistic that the House will vote on a package the last week of September, with relatively quick Senate approval..
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House Passes Budget Resolution, Both Chambers Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package
September 9, 2021
Following the approval by the House of Representatives in late August of the budget resolution containing instructions for writing the broad “human infrastructure” package to enact much of President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans, the various House committees with jurisdiction over portions of the package have moved forward..
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Home Away from Home: Ascentria Welcomes Afghan Families to New England
September 8, 2021
As part of our mission to transform lives, our network is committed to honoring all with dignity and respect, recognizing the diversity of people and communities. We uphold this principle for everyone in this country, no matter their background. It should then come as no surprise that Lutheran Services in..
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House Passes Budget Resolution, Moves Forward with Writing “Human Infrastructure” Package
August 27, 2021
On Tuesday, as part of a larger piece of legislation, the House approved the budget resolution that will enable lawmakers to move forward with writing the broad “human infrastructure” package to enact much of President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans. The 220–212 party-line vote came after days of delays,..
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Listening, Learning, and Leadership: Partnering with Families and Communities to Prevent Entry into Foster Care
August 26, 2021
We are excited for the opportunity to partner with four of our social service ministries in efforts to prevent families from entering the foster care system and close racial disparities. The Family Stabilization Initiative is a unique opportunity because it provides funding to implement evidence-based wraparound programs while, at the..
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