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Proposed Rule Threatens Protections for Detained Children

September 11, 2018

By Marie Camino The issue of family separation seems to have died down in the media as of late. However, the Administration has not slowed in their efforts to detain people at the border, and is doubling down on a proposed solution to family separation by removing restrictions in place to protect detained minors. Last […]

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National Assembly Comments on Census Citizenship Question

August 7, 2018

The National Assembly submitted comments to the Census Bureau today opposing the inclusion of the untested and unnecessary citizenship question on the 2020 Census. We also urged the Bureau to expand its community outreach efforts, and to investigate thoroughly and implement the best methods for obtaining census responses from hard to count populations and immigrant families […]

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National Assembly Comments on HHS Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Prevention Services

July 24, 2018

On Friday, July 20, the National Assembly submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about the development of a clearinghouse of evidence-based practices in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) of 2018. The clearinghouse will identify “promising,” “supported,” and “well-supported” practices for mental health and substance abuse […]

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Anti-Johnson Rider Set to Pass the House

July 17, 2018

Anti-Johnson Rider Set to Pass the House The House will vote on the Financial Services and Interior/Environment “mini-bus” appropriations bill this week that includes the text from the original FSGG bill. The “mini-bus” includes an anti-Johnson Amendment rider (Section 112) that would restrict the ability of the IRS to enforce nonprofit nonpartisanship. On Monday evening, […]

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Court Strikes Down KY Medicaid Work Requirements, Governor Responds

July 6, 2018

By Brandon Toth We know that access to Medicaid promotes well-being by helping families stay healthy and equipped to learn, work, engage with others, and contribute to thriving communities. On Friday, June 29, a federal district court concluded that Kentucky’s plan to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients throughout the state would undermine this access. Judge […]

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