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Budget Resolution UpdateDespite attempts during the week to address the concerns of both conservative and moderate House members, GOP leaders were forced once again to delay a vote on the FY 2007 budget resolution. Specifically, they failed to reach agreement with party moderates on health and education spending. Moderates would like assurances that funding for their favored education, healthcare, and community development programs will be protected from cuts during the FY 2007 appropriations process. This is the second time in less than two months that the GOP leaders could not garner enough votes to pass the budget. Negotiations are expected to continue through the weekend as the window of opportunity is rapidly closing, with the first FY 2007 appropriations bills scheduled to reach the floor for debate next week. Currently, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Jerry Lewis (R-CA) has set a $141.9 billion FY 2007 spending cap for Labor-HHS programs. This represents an $843 million increase over current fiscal year funding, but is a reduction of $747 million from where Labor-HHS funding stood two years ago. President Nominates Troy R. Justesen As Assistant Secretary for OVAEEarlier this week, NAWB learned that President Bush plans to nominate Troy R. Justesen, of Utah, to be Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Mr. Justesen, if confirmed by the Senate, would replace Susan Sclafani who resigned in September of 2005. For more information, click here for the press release.
May Is Designated “National Workforce Development Professional” MonthThe National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) has designated May as “National Workforce Development Professional Month” to honor all professional individuals who play a vital role in our national economy. With its call for recognition, NAWDP hopes to strike a responsive chord and garner support from political leadership, professional associations, business leaders and organizations, educational agencies, economic development organizations, labor unions, and customers who benefit from workforce development professionals’ services across the country. Special Events
Learn How To Create Jobs, Spur Business Growth, and Empower CitizensBuilding the Broadband Economy 2006 (June 8th-9th, New York City) is presented by the non-profit Intelligent Community Forum, in association with the National Association of Workforce Boards. Featured speakers include James Balsillie, Chairman, Research in Motion (creator of the BlackBerry); Jerry Hultin, President, Polytechnic University and former U.S. Navy Undersecretary; William Eggers, Global Director, Deloitte Research Public Sector and author of Government 2.0; and, Chris Vein, Acting Executive Director, Department of Telecom and Information Services, City and County of San Francisco. NAWB’s CEO Stephanie Powers will facilitate a panel entitled “Employers and Employees in a Flat World” that includes Joe Carbone, the Executive Director of the Workplace, Inc., Bridgeport, CT and Rob Walsh, Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services, NYC as well as international representatives. Now in its third year, Building the Broadband Economy is an international meeting place and idea exchange for government officials and their private-sector partners. It provides a global perspective on the best ways to create broadband infrastructure, educate knowledge workers, foster innovation, and implement e-government programs that contribute to economic development. NAWB members receive a registration discount. On the registration page, click on the link for NAWB and enter promotional code 'nawb6064' (case-sensitive). Register before June 2nd to avoid a late-registration penalty. For more information, go to: www.intelligentcommunity.org. Grants
Bush-Clinton Katrina Foundation Is Accepting Applications From FBOsThe Bush-Clinton Katrina Foundation is accepting applications from faith-based non-profit organizations seeking funding to rebuild as they recover from last year’s hurricane damage. The Foundation has set aside $20 million for grants of up to $35,000 per organization. Application deadline is July 31, 2006. For more information, contact Reverend Angela Williams at (202) 289-2732.
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Vol VI Issue 10 IN THIS ISSUE:
 Upcoming Congressional Recess: Call to Action Task Have you invited your Congressional House Representatives to visit your One-Stop or meet with your WIB during the upcoming Congressional recess? It is crucial that every Member have personal contacts when they are home for the Memorial Day May 29-June 2.
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