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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

 

MAY 2008 UPDATE

 

WASHINGTON, D.C.Congress focused on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, the FY2008 supplemental budget bill, and the FY2009 budget resolution and recessed for a district work period during the week of May 26.

Appropriations and Budget –An update on progress of the FY2008 supplemental budget bill, the FY2009 budget resolution, and FY09 appropriations’ timetable. 

Defense –The House Defense authorization bill includes a GAO study on indirect costs of the department’s contracts and grants. 

Energy –The Department of Energy shuts down the FutureGen Project

Higher Education –HEA Reauthorization remains unresolved

Homeland Security –REAL ID now in effect

Veterans – Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) introduced a new veterans’ benefits bill.

Comings and Goings – Resignations, appointments, deaths.

STATE OF OHIO

Legislation -Recent developments on legislation addressing conceal and carry, Cuyahoga County government reform, jobs/economic stimulus and the biennial capital budget bill.

Comings and Goings – Resignations, appointments, deaths.

Locally

Community - Center for Community Partnerships