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Category: Federal News
Welcome to the Federal News category. These news items pertain to aging services national policies and programs.
HHS Announces New Conscience and Religious Freedom Division
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last week announced the formation of a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
What Would a Government Shutdown Mean for LeadingAge Minnesota Members?
On January 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Congress has until Friday, Jan. 19 to find agreement on an appropriations bill. If they fail to meet that deadline or fail to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open, a partially government shut down will begin at midnight on Jan. 20. What does a government shutdown mean for LeadingAge Minnesota members and the people they serve?
Department of Labor Fines Increase for 2018
On January 17, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
Employers that violate laws enforced by the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division could face slightly higher civil penalties in 2018.