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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: 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Note: Snapshot will not be published while Congress has adjourned for Thanksgiving recess.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…

Washington Snapshot: No Movement, No Deal

With Congress adjourned for the summer, Snapshot will not be published again until September 18. We will issue breaking news as stimulus talks continue or consequential presidential actions occur. The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard How…

Washington Snapshot: Lots of Talk, but No Deal on Next COVID Bill

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 Legislation Guide…

Washington Snapshot: The Next COVID-19 Package

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: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passed the House

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 Legislation Guide…

Washington Snapshot: Anticipated Votes on Legislation in Response to Nation-wide Protests

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 Legislation Guide…

Washington Snapshot: Analysis of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

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 Legislation Guide…

Washington Snapshot: The Senate passed The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020

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 Legislation Guide…

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