October 2021

America Forward Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (10/25)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Last Week in Washington Negotiations on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda continued in Congress last week. Leadership from both chambers remain hopeful that they can agree to a bill that would
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America Forward Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (10/13)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Last Week in Washington After weeks of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans in the Senate, the chamber passed a debt ceiling increase last week, on October 7, by a vote of 61-38. The
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America Forward Coalition Members Step up — September & October 2021

Every month, America Forward is highlighting a few examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story that you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Aliento Every student and family
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America Forward Weekly Tip Sheet: Policy and Advocacy (10/6)

Below is the latest America Forward “Tip Sheet,” a weekly update on Federal activity related to education, workforce development, and other priorities of the America Forward Coalition. Last Week in Washington Last week, Democrats on the Hill continued to struggle with a path forward on the President’s Build Back Better Agenda, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Act, funding the government and
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