WASHINGTON,
D.C.–– Congress focused on reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, the FY2008 supplemental budget bill, and the FY2009 budget resolution and recessed for a district work period during the week of May 26.
Appropriations
and Budget –An update on progress of the FY2008 supplemental budget bill, the FY2009 budget resolution, and FY09 appropriations’ timetable.
Defense –The House Defense authorization bill includes a GAO study on indirect costs of the department’s contracts and grants.
Energy –The Department of Energy shuts down the FutureGen Project
Higher
Education –HEA Reauthorization remains unresolved
Homeland Security –REAL ID now in effect
Veterans – Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) introduced a new veterans’ benefits bill.
Comings
and Goings – Resignations, appointments, deaths.
STATE
OF OHIO
Legislation -Recent developments on legislation addressing conceal and carry, Cuyahoga County government reform, jobs/economic stimulus and the biennial capital budget bill.
Comings
and Goings – Resignations, appointments, deaths.
Locally
Community - Center
for Community Partnerships
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