National Human Services Assembly
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2020 Census Public Comment Deadline: August 7

August 2, 2018

The National Assembly has opposed the addition of an untested citizenship question to the 2020 census since it was announced. In April, we partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure a fair and accurate count, which safeguards equitable representation and the appropriate allocation of federal funds for over 300 financial assistance programs that help […]

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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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What the Hill–SE1:EP1 “Pilot”

July 23, 2018

Marie Camino and Brandon Toth are joined by the National Reframing Human Services Initiative’s Malore Dusenbery to discuss the Administration’s “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century” proposal to reorganize the executive branch of the federal government.

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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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