As the government shut down over the weekend, it struck me once again: We in long-term care do not close our doors. Ever.
Government set to reopen, but more work required for long-term budget deal that could deliver fixes for...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2018
While the temporary government funding bill passed Monday night gives a deeply divided Congress more time to negotiate a final budget deal, advocacy groups said it overlooks the fact that several senior...
Federal health services face erosion on third day of federal government shutdown
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 22, 2018
Senators on both side of the aisle engaged in heavy negotiations — and in some cases political sniping — on Sunday, as they faced the prospect of a third day of the government shutdown.
Stability sought via budget deal
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 17, 2014
Providers are likely looking forward to a fiscal 2014 with generally stable funding sources and no repeat of a government shutdown. The Senate was expected to vote on and pass a massive $1.1 trillion government...
Some in Washington SHOULD be shut down
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2011
Somebody has an old saying that goes something like this: When elephants fight, only the grass gets trampled. I find that ironically apropos as the nation starts to realize its government might actually...