Dear Colleagues: Happy New Year!  Welcome to the new decade and the second session of the 116th Congress.  Can we even imagine what it holds for us? One thing we do know – our advocacy on behalf of equity and education will only amplify! 1. Funding Cycle for… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – January 10, 2020

Dear Colleagues: This will be my final blog for 2019.  As I wrap up and as you wrap up, Congress has wrapped up too – with all 12 appropriations bills completed.  I think we all need some respite and I’m hoping that for you!  A little… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – December 20, 2019

While the House impeachment proceedings are sucking up most of the oxygen in DC, and will continue to do so through January, bipartisan outbursts are also underway!  Christmas miracles are upon us. Dear Colleagues: 1. Funding Agreement on the Horizon!  No Shutdown AnticipatedDecember 20, a week from… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – December 13, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Happy Monday! Last Thursday Congress postponed the showdown over government funding until Dec. 20 and hit the road for Thanksgiving.  They are planning some fancy footwork upon return as the impeachment process steams forward and a government shutdown remains a possibility.  1. Showdown over… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – November 25, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Washington is all about the impeachment hearings these days.  You should know that many bars are opening in the morning and featuring Impeachment Drinks to sip as TV’s blast the hearings.  Here are a few you might like to try at home:Quid Bro, GoInsane… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – November 15, 2019

 Dear Colleagues: It’s been quite a week in DC.  The most impressive news is having our home team -- the Nationals -- win the World Series, despite their substantial underdog status. My son was in Houston for the final two games and I’m not sure he… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – November 1, 2019

Dear Colleagues, While I am not much of a sports fan, having our home team -- the Nationals -- compete in the World Series is a thrill – a thrill that DC needs now more than ever.   My son and my step-son have secured tickets and… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – October 25, 2019

Dear Colleagues: 1. November 21 Deadline Looming to Fund the Government:  Will Congress Act?   Just before Congress left town for their two-week recess, they passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open, but only until November 21.  As that deadline comes closer,… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – October 18, 2019

Dear Colleagues – It’s been a breath-taking week in Washington as minute-to-minute developments unfold in the House’s decision to pursue impeachment of President Trump.  Yet, both bodies continue to move on their legislative agendas. The question becomes, how much oxygen will impeachment suck up and will… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 27, 2019

Dear Colleagues: Congress was engaged in a frenzy of appropriations activities this week..where it will all lead remains to be seen!  1. With the End of the Fiscal Year in Sight, Congress Punts September 30 -- the end of the federal Fiscal Year – is looming,… Continue Reading Washington D.C. Update – September 20, 2019