Budget and Appropriations—Another Week of Squabbling on Hill
Date: May 19, 2012
—A Weekly Education Update
By Washington Partners
Last week, Capitol Hill hosted a rarity—both the House and Senate were in session. That ends on Monday with the House recessing for a district work week while the Senate waits to follow suit until the week after Memorial Day. When they return in early June, it is likely that action on appropriations bills—including funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education—will be on their agendas. Action, however, does not mean completion, given virtually no one anticipates Congress finalizing the FY2013 budget until…

Budget and Appropriations
Congress returned to Washington last week after a rare recess during which Members of both the Senate and House were in their home states and districts. Education policy was prominent throughout the week.
The President sent his fiscal year 2013 budget to Capitol Hill last week to mixed reviews. Republican Members were quick to criticize the proposal as too costly at a time that requires fiscal restraint. Democratic Members offered muted praise and caution regarding the deficit and pending sequestration if the government doesn’t get its fiscal house in order.








National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011 saw a large upsurge in local activities and events, raising awareness of the important role literacy has in our lives and communities. Thank you to everyone who participated in raising awareness this week and during the month of September.