Executive Branch and Administration
On 11/8 the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a temporary order that keeps DACA…In earlier, separate action last week, the Justice Department petitioned the Supreme Court to take up several cases concerning DACA, which would...
On 11/9 President Trump signed a presidential proclamation that will block migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally from seeking asylum. The ban would last...
Department of Education
On 11/13 a California consumer advocacy group (Housing and Economic Rights Advocates) filed a lawsuit against Sec. DeVos for the Department’s handling of automatic loan…
Congress
The House and Senate reconvene on 11/13.
Appropriations discussions are underway as Congress comes back into session. They have until 12/7 to pass a bill to fund the remaining appropriations bills…
Rep. Lowey, who takes over the Chairmanship of the Appropriations committee next year, has identified initial investigative priorities for next year. They include:
On 11/8 the House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Phil Roe sent the VA a strongly worded letter asking Secretary Wilkie to take immediate and direct action over the oversight of GI Bill claims…
Funding/Support Opportunities
National Science Foundation…
Health Resources and Services Administration…