NEWS: House Freedom Caucus will send a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy today asking what the next steps are in the shutdown and approps strategy.

Quality > Quantity

In a shocking turn, the House just took an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote to avert a shutdown at midnight tonight, with the majority of Democrats bailing out the GOP.   The bill now goes to the Senate, where it is likely to pass just before the shutdown deadline.

BREAKING: On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. The measure now goes to the Senate. apnews.com/article/govern…

It was a great pleasure to join Paula Nickelson (Director) and Ben Terrell (Legislative Director) of Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services in meetings with members of the Missouri congressional delegation!

“Sometimes you have to take two steps back, to take ten forward.” - Hussle

On today's #PHRME newscast, Dr. Karen Smith (ASTHO alum-CA) emphasizes a #OneHealth approach; ASTHO's Jeffrey Ekoma tracks congressional activity & budget progress; & VT Dept of Health's Dr. Mark Levine shares climate change health impacts. bit.ly/3tWTiT8 #OneHealthDay

“Health is the byproduct of justice….” - Norman Daniels

Always speak truth to power….

This week's #FederalHealthPolicyUpdate recaps all developments ASTHO has been monitoring throughout the fall in terms of policy. Get a full summary here: bit.ly/49Hy1gF #CapitolHill #GovernmentShutdown

Dr. Heidi Miller, Chief Medical Officer at Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services discusses opportunities to support and increase the physician workforce in Missouri. To note, she mentioned the importance of increasing J-1 visa waivers and expanding graduate medical education slots.

It's been a good week for public health on Capitol Hill! As part of ASTHO's Spring Leadership Meeting, state & territorial health officials engaged with federal representatives & officials to discuss public health priorities including #PHIG, #WIC, #Medicaid, & #COFA.

RM DeLauro is the BAG LADY! 😂😂

Today is a very important day……

I spy Danielle Ekoma who now has an “X” account lol

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