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UCP Washington Wire -- September 20, 2012
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                              September 20, 2012


                              CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES
                               
                              House of Representatives to Vote on Spending Resolution
                              The House of Representatives voted Thursday on a spending resolution that will extend current federal funding levels for six months, through 2013. The Senate is expected to vote on the resolution within the next week. By passing the resolution, Congress would be able to fund the federal government through March 2013. Read on at The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

                              Obama Administration Releases Budget Report
                              Last Friday, the Obama Administration released a report that outlined the spending cuts that would occur if Congress fails to reach a deficit reduction deal by the end of 2012. The automatic spending reductions, or “sequestration” will reduce Medicare payments to providers by two percent, and will result in an almost 8.2 percent decrease in non-defense, non-exempt discretionary funding. Learn more about Sequestration from Kaiser Health News, or view the full report.

                              Disability Leaders Release Op-Ed
                              Disability leaders Bob Dole and Tony Coelho released an op-ed this week that focused on individuals with disabilities, their families, friends, and caregivers and their untapped political power. Nearly 57 million Americans, or almost 19 percent of our population live with a disability. The op-ed also highlighted the upcoming National Forum on Disabilities and offered an open invitation for the Presidential candidates to attend. Read the op-ed published in Politico.
                               
                              George Washington University Creates Autism Initiative
                              At a briefing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, George Washington University officials announced a new initiative that will consist of scientific research and analysis on public policies that affect people on the autism spectrum. The initiative will allow academics to research treatments for autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about the Initiative from George Washington University.  


                              STATE CHECK-UP

                              Californians Worried About Long Term Care
                              A new poll released this week by the SCAN Foundation and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that half of California voters say that they will need long term care for a close family member in the next few years, but won’t be able to afford it. The poll highlights the need for long-term services and supports throughout the country and the lack of funding that will plague caregivers and their families. Learn more about the study from Kaiser Health News.

                              Federal Government Finds Seclusion in North Carolina School District Legal
                              A recent investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) office for civil rights has concluded that the New Hanover County Schools’ used of seclusion rooms to deal with aggressive behavior from students is legal. The investigation stemmed from a complaint filed by the parents of a five-year-old student in special education. Learn more about the decision from Star News Online.
                               
                              Minnesota Moving Forward With Health Exchange
                              Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced this week that he seeks to gain federal approval to move forward with a Minnesota-based health exchange. To date, Minnesota has received federal grants worth $28.5 million, and has applied for another $42.5 million to build a technical infrastructure to house the exchange. Read on at the Star Tribune.
                               

                              ON THE HORIZON

                              Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) to Hold Webinar on Hiring People with Disabilities
                              The Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) will hold a webinar on October 10, 2012 from 3-4:30pm EDT that will focus on the Hiring of People with Disabilities. The webinar is for people who receive Social Security Disability Benefits and want to learn more about the Ticket to Work Program. Learn more about the webinar and register here.

                               
                              For more information on this Washington Wire, contact: Connie Garner at CGarner at ucp.org. 
                       
                  
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