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Read the weekly Washington Snapshot to get a glimpse at some of the pressing issues we’re engaged in here in Washington.

Washington Snapshot: The top news stories in Washington this week, including the push for a bipartisan infrastructure package out of Congress.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council FEMA Hosts Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Congress Continues to Discuss Big Infrastructure Deal House Republicans Create Task Forces What’s Happening in the States News from the Council Don't forget to…

Washington Snapshot: A summary of the American Families Plan, plus news from the Hill, the White House, and the Supreme Court.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Supreme Court The American Families Plan News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Submit Recommendations Through the Council for…

Washington Snapshot: Ask your Congressperson to co-sponsor the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, plus updates from the Hill and White House.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Supporting Atlanta, GA and Boulder, CO in the Wake of Tragedy Our country is grieving more lives lost in Monday's…

Washington Snapshot: Urge Your Congressperson to Co-Sponsor the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, plus Updates from the Hill and White House.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council In Solidarity Our hearts are heavy from the spate of senseless shootings in Atlanta that has left eight dead, six…

Washington Snapshot: An Update on the American Rescue Plan Act, Happenings in the Executive Branch, and a Council Survey about Snapshot.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council We Want to Hear From You How can the Council team improve Snapshot? We value your feedback; complete this brief…

Washington Snapshot: An Increase in Support for Nonprofits from State Governments, and Executive & Legislative Updates

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Hill U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced comprehensive immigration legislation based on…

Washington Snapshot: States extend spending for nonprofits, plus updates on a new COVID-19 relief package and news from the executive branch.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Hill COVID-19 Update The House and Senate are moving forward to quickly pass a new COVID-19 relief package. As we have noted earlier, Congressional…

Washington Snapshot: Last week’s acts of terror against the U.S. Capitol and state houses captured our nation and the world’s attention.

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Supreme Court of the United States Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Philanthropy Statements in Response to the…

Snapshot: We are monitoring Congressional negotiations on a package that would extend federal funding and COVID-19 relief

Snapshot will take a holiday break and will resume when Congress returns the week of January 3rd. In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Hill We are monitoring…

Washington Snapshot: Federal Government Funding Deadline Moved to December 18

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Expanding and Extending the Temporary Charitable Deduction The Council on Foundations joined more than 300…

Washington Snapshot: Federal Funding Expires December 11, 2020

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Draft Arnold/Madoff Proposal Released Earlier this week, philanthropist John Arnold and Boston College law…

Washington Snapshot: Congress' To Do List

Note: Snapshot will not be published while Congress has adjourned for Thanksgiving recess. In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Nonprofit Community…

Washington Snapshot: President Trump and the First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19

The More You Know Complete your 2020 Census Register to Vote Request an Absentee Ballot Early Voting Dates by State In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States…

Washington Snapshot: Nonprofit CEOs Urge Congress to Act on Another COVID-19 Relief Package

The More You Know Complete your 2020 Census Register to Vote Request an Absentee Ballot Early Voting Dates by State In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States…

Washington Snapshot: Congress Returns to DC with a Long To Do List

The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard How Philanthropy Can Respond: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub List of COVID-19 Response Funds Council's Comprehensive Coronavirus…

Washington Snapshot: Senate Republicans Introduced a Slimmed-Down COVID-19 Bill

With Congress adjourned for the summer, Snapshot will not be published again in full until September 18. However, it is our goal to keep you informed on key updates as they occur.  The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard How Philanthropy Can…

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