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Welcome to a special edition of Snapshot that will focus on the government shutdown and debt ceiling debate, and what these happenings in Washington mean for you.
Fiscal Standoff on Capitol Hill
The federal government shutdown over a continuing resolution, or government funding bill, is…
On Capitol Hill, budget battles and lengthy debate
Heated debate and political gamesmanship on budget issues dominated the House and Senate floors this week. As of today, resolution of the federal budget (the continuing resolution) and the debt ceiling limit may not happen until the last minute,…
Somber week in Washington
As you can imagine, the nation’s capital, along with the rest of the world, was shocked and saddened by the tragic events at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday. The thoughts of the entire Council team go out to the victims, and the families and friends of those who…
Keeping Up the Pressure on the America Gives More Act
Spruill to Senate: Take Action on the America Gives More Act
On Monday, Vikki Spruill strongly urged the United States Senate to vote on the America Gives More Act. In an op-ed for The Hill, she emphasized the importance of the legislation…
On Capitol Hill
Members Return to Washington
Activity in the halls of Congress increased as lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday. Although debate continues on Syria, the votes on the use of force have been put off while a diplomatic solution is explored. In the meantime, House and Senate…
Up on Capitol Hill, a focus on foreign policy overshadows tax reform this week
This is the last week of the Summer Congressional recess, but some members have returned to Washington to address concerns about Syria that dominate the airwaves and headlines. With the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee…
Historic 50th anniversary in Washington
Council President and CEO Vikki Spruill and Susan Taylor Batten, President and CEO of the Association of Black Foundation Executives, co-authored a reflection in today’s Nonprofit Quarterly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington…
Up on Capitol Hill
Tax Reform
It's August, but a few interesting developments emerge
Talk continues about tax reform and its fate. This week the discussion is structured around two issues.
First, House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI-4) announced that he will not be running for the…
It's August recess and time to look at "Tax Reform, the Big Picture"
Washington has been quiet these past two weeks with lawmakers back in their home states, but that doesn’t mean that the debate on tax reform has quieted down. This week we’ve seen both scrutiny and…
Up on Capitol Hill . . .
TAX REFORM: RECAPPING THE FIRST HALF Of 2013
It's quieter... August recess has begun. This gives us a chance to reflect on what's happened over the past seven months on the issues we're following:
A House hearing on Valentine’s Day. . .
As you will…