Washington Update – February 15, 2019

Dear Colleagues: The threat of the federal government shutdown is officially over and this should open the door for a new policy agenda to move forward in 2019! 1.      Government Shutdown Averted as Deal is Reached With today as the deadline for the Congress to reach agreement on the remaining 7 FY 2019 funding bills, they
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Washington Update – January 25, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Well it’s been an interesting year so far in Washington… Lots of activity and little output…. (You’re not really wondering “What’s new?” are you?!) The Sad Shutdown Saga…Headed to an End? With President Trump’s announcement this afternoon that a “deal” has been reached to end the shutdown, we can all heave a sigh
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Washington Update – January 10, 2019

Dear Colleagues: I had hoped to have good news today and report that the government shutdown was over….but alas…it drags on.  I’m hoping for good news next week.   The Government Shutdown Set to Become the Longest in History If the partial government shutdown persists through tomorrow, which looks to be inevitable, it will become
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Washington Update – December 14, 2018

My holiday celebrations are underway with my Christmas tree brightly filling up my living room and the stockings hung in anticipation!  I hope you are deep into your holiday events with friends, shopping and enjoyment of decorations cheering up your city or town.  Meanwhile, back at the ranch……   Congress Flees DC as Shutdown Looms
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Washington Update – December 8, 2018

Dear Colleagues: Because of the death of President George H.W. Bush and subsequent memorials, Washington was on hold this week.   Possible Government Shutdown Postponed The original deadline for passage of the reaming 7 funding bills for FY 2019 was today, December 7.  With President Trump’s declaration of Weds. Dec. 5 as a national day
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Washington Update – November 30, 2018

Dear Colleagues:   The hawk of winter has landed in Washington; along with it has come the final session of the 115th Congress.  The pre-holiday swirl is on!   The 116th Congress Coming Your Way in January Final results for Senate elections are in.  The Republicans will retain their majority for the 116th Congress picking
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2018 Annual Summit: Schedule-at-a-Glance

As many of you know, the HECSE 2018 Annual Summit is coming up quickly. The Conference will be held January 16-19 in Washington, D.C. Click here to view the “Schedule-at-a-Glance.”
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Washington Update – November 16, 2018

Welcome back to Washington Update!  We have been on break since Congress recessed for the election.  But now they are back and so are we!  Expect about 3 more installments of Washington Update before the end of the year as the 115th Congress closes out, and then we will pick it up again in January
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Washington Update – September 28, 2018

Dear Colleagues:   I have rarely been rocked by the goings-on on Capitol Hill the way I was this week watching the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Dr. Blasey Ford and Judge Kavanaugh.   I imagine many of you feel the same way.  Education and schooling echoed throughout the  hearing, raising questions regarding values about sexual
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Washington Update September 21, 2018

Dear Colleagues:   Once again Washington is swirling in chaos.  What will happen with the Kavanaugh SCOTUS nomination and the Ford allegations of sexual assault? Is it possible we could be headed for another government shutdown right before the midterm elections?  Never a dull moment in this town.     Education Funding Bill Almost over
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