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Subject Recently from CLASP: Build Back Better Framework, Medicaid, Youth Employment
Date November 4, 2021 10:58 PM
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This week: Build Back Better Framework, Medicaid, Youth Employment
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
November 4, 2021
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Build Back Better Framework is Historic Investment
The framework for the Build Back Better Act sets the stage for historic investments in children, women, families, people with low incomes, and communities of color. The framework is a transformational “once-in-a generation” opportunity to invest boldly in an economic recovery that will secure a more equitable future for all.
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Build Back Better Package Must Include Medicaid Coverage Gap Solution [[link removed]]
As many as 15 million people could lose Medicaid coverage in 2022 after the Public Health Emergency declared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ends. Congress has the opportunity now through the Build Back Better package to decrease the number of people who will become uninsured in 2022.
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We believe we can lead the change we want. But do policymakers? [[link removed]]
Ten youth advocates applaud our national leaders for pledging to invest federal resources to support youth employment, including workforce development, transitional jobs, and paid work activities. Despite hearing promises, they have not seen results. And they’re tired of waiting.
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Build Back Better Act’s Child Care Provisions: State-by-State Estimates
This new fact sheet provides estimates of how the Build Back Better Act’s $100 billion investment in child care would be allocated among states during the next three years.
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CLASP in the News
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 | CNBC
There’s still no paid leave for US workers—but advocates aren’t giving up [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 27, 2021 | DAILY KOS
To build back better, we must build back Black [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 27, 2021 | BUZZFEED
Biden Officials Plan To Expand The List Of Places Where Immigration Agents Would Be Limited From Making Arrests [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 25, 2021 | PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Pa. uses taxpayer money to fund antiabortion organization [[link removed]]
OCTOBER 24, 2021 | WALL STREET JOURNAL
Millions of Workers Stay Home to Watch Young Children as Daycares Struggle [[link removed]]
Recent Events
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On November 2, CLASP staff and other advocates, supporters, and families gathered in front of the Capitol Building to fight for paid leave for all.
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On October 28, Wendy Cervantes spoke at the Utah Voices for Children 2021 Children’s Champion Award Gala. She addressed the importance of immigrant children and families to the country and the need for immigration reform.
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On October 26, Isha Weerasinghe spoke on a panel discussion sponsored by the Austin Child Guidance Center titled “Immigration and Mental Health: Supporting Immigrant Children and Youth.” The conversation highlighted the real human experience, specifically of immigrant children, behind many of the immigration headlines in the news lately.
Upcoming Events
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On November 5 , Nia West-Bey will present on “ Preventing Trauma and Suicide during Catastrophic Events and Beyond .” This virtual training is sponsored by the California Department of Public Health’s Suicide Prevention Program. Her workshop will focus on the Prevention Institute’s toolkit, Module 3: Bringing Equity to Suicide Prevention [[link removed]] .
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CLASP is a partner on REIMAGINE: A Week of Action to Reimagine Our National Response to People in Crisis [[link removed]] , a week of activities taking place Nov. 15-19 to explore the impact of our current response to mental health and suicide crises and provide opportunities to advocate to change things for the better.
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