Washington, D.C. Update: March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016 The House was not in session last week, so focus shifted to the Senate and the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016, which passed on Thursday, March 10 in a 94-1 vote. This bill authorizes funding for programs to combat prescription opioid abuse and increases the availability of naloxone...
Washington, D.C. Update: March 7, 2016 March 07, 2016 Last week was a slow one for Congress with the focus being on how the Republican Caucus in the House plans to move forward with the federal budget. Last Thursday, House Republicans had a closed-door meeting on the subject, but appear no closer to coalescing around a plan. House Budget Chairman Tom ...
Get Smart About Financial Management February 22, 2016 Funeral home owners and managers often have confidence in their ability to care for the bereaved; however, managing their firm's finances can be a challenge. The second annual NFDA Business Conference will arm managers with innovative solutions and essential business knowledge and tools to ensure growth, profitability and financial strength.
Washington, D.C. Update: February 15, 2016 February 12, 2016 Last week, the Obama administration released their version of the FY2017 budget to Congress, which was not received well by Republicans. Most see the budget as the Administration's ideal version, but it has no realistic chance of ever passing this Congress. It includes provisions that would impose a...
NFDA Advocacy Summit: You Can Make a Difference February 11, 2016 Members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will make their way to the nation's capitol for the association's 25th annual Advocacy Summit, which will take place April 27-29.
Join NFDA at a Funeral Service Trade Show Abroad February 08, 2016 Join NFDA for an unforgettable education and cultural experience at one (or more!) of three upcoming international funeral service conventions.
Washington, D.C. Update: February 8, 2016 February 05, 2016 Congress returned to Washington last week after an unexpectedly slow week due to the blizzard and its aftermath. The House focused on overriding a veto from President Barack Obama over the repeal of the Affordable Care Act that Congressional Republicans passed through the Budget Reconciliation proce...
Washington, D.C. Update: February 1, 2016 January 29, 2016 Congress was scheduled to have a half week of work last week, but due to the blizzard that hit the D.C. area, the House cancelled their legislative session. The Senate voted on a number of amendments to an energy package, consideration of which will continue this week. The Democrats were in Baltimor...
Washington, D.C. Update: January 18, 2016 January 15, 2016 Both chambers of Congress were in session last week for the State of the address. President Barack Obama addressed both chambers last Tuesday and spoke about his plans for the last year of his presidency. He spoke about the torrent of change that has left many Americans fearful of the future. He urg...
Washington, D.C. Update: January 11, 2016 January 08, 2016 To begin the New Year, the House came back into session and focused on passing the Senate Reconciliation bill. Last Wednesday, the chamber passed the legislation that would repeal much of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and defund Planned Parenthood for one year, sending it to the President Barack Oba...