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Latest News – Leaving APA, Moving to DoL
Unfortunately, I have been unable to update this blog as much as I would like. The particular reason behind this currently is that I am initiating a job move.  It is with great sadness that I announce my decision to leave the American Psychological Association (APA). I have worked for three wonderful years as a Senior Legislative and Federal Affairs Officer for APA’s Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO). As of last week, I accepted a position with the United States Department of Labor as a Senior Policy Advisor. It has been my genuine pleasure to work for APA on a wide variety of issues crossing many populations and I have been privileged to be present for APA�

Finance Committee Approves Baucus’ America’s Healthy Future Act
The Senate Finance Committee today approved Chairman Baucus’ health reform bill, the America’s Healthy Future Act by a vote of 14-9. You can read the Baucus Press Release here: http://finance.senate.gov/press/Bpress/2009press/prb101309b.pdf Portion of Senator Baucus’ Opening Statement at the Mark‐Up Benjamin Franklin said: “Well done is better than well said.” Now pretty much everything’s been said. Now it’s time to get the job done. The costs of inaction are clear. Americans simply cannot afford the status quo. Ameri

Back…and just in time – Major Hill Rally on Long Term Services and Supports
East Front of U.S. Capitol by Kimberly Faye Let me just say, that not only things are moving quickly here in Washington, DC but that they are moving in a major way.  Taking place right now is the Community NOW Advocacy Day in 430 Dirksen. Representatives from the Senate Health, Education and Labor and Pensions Committee, the disability community and a family caregiver

Vacation
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I am off to Colorado this week for a long-awaited vacation.  I shall return the first week of October.

Additional Long Term Services and Supports Amendments in the new Senate Finance bill
To Accept with Modification Rockefeller Amendment #D11: On page 50, at the end of the Long Term Services and Supports section Insert, ― The Chairman’s Mark would express the Sense of the Senate that this Congress should address long-term services and supports in a comprehensive way that guarantees elderly and disabled individuals the care they need. The Mark would further express the Sense of the Senate that long term services and supports should be made available in the community in addition to in institutions. To Accept with Modification Kerry Amendment #C16: On page 50, at the end