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Workforce Shortage Provisions Still in Play as Congress Finalizes “Human Infrastructure” Package
October 8, 2021
Congress Continues to Finalize “Human Infrastructure” Package, Path to Passage Remains Challenging Congressional leaders in both the House and the Senate continue their efforts to finalize the broad “human infrastructure” package they will consider under the budget reconciliation process. Democratic party leaders hope to be able to hold a House vote..
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Afghan Allies Welcomed with Open Arms in our Nation’s Capital
September 29, 2021
The Lutheran Services in America network is working passionately to resettle Afghan allies and their families here in the United States. Following the recent takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area in Washington D.C., has been a leader in finding new homes for..
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Congressional Committees Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package
September 20, 2021
Congressional Committees Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package, Path to Passage Remains Challenging Congressional committees have moved forward with crafting legislative language for the broad “human infrastructure” package. Democratic party leaders are optimistic that the House will vote on a package the last week of September, with relatively quick Senate approval..
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House Passes Budget Resolution, Both Chambers Move Forward with Drafting “Human Infrastructure” Package
September 9, 2021
Following the approval by the House of Representatives in late August of the budget resolution containing instructions for writing the broad “human infrastructure” package to enact much of President Biden’s American Jobs and American Families Plans, the various House committees with jurisdiction over portions of the package have moved forward..
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Home Away from Home: Ascentria Welcomes Afghan Families to New England
September 8, 2021
As part of our mission to transform lives, our network is committed to honoring all with dignity and respect, recognizing the diversity of people and communities. We uphold this principle for everyone in this country, no matter their background. It should then come as no surprise that Lutheran Services in..
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