SearchWashington Weekly Roundup Archive: 2009
The WWR Newsletter provides information on Federal and Congressional activities relevant to drug and alcohol treatment and prevention. It is published every week that Congress is in session. If you would like to be added to the email distribution list, click here to sign up. Browse current and back issues below.
| Date |
Topics Covered |
| 05/14/09 | FY 2010 Budget Released with Requested for Mostly Level Funding for Drug and Alcohol Programs; Budget Proposes Elimination of Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Grants Program, and a Significant Funding Increase for Discretionary Addiction Treatment Programming |
| 04/17/09 | House and Senate Approve FY 2010 Budget Resolutions |
| 03/17/09 | President Obama Nominates Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske to Lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy; Participants Express Need for a Comprehensive Drug Control Policy That Includes Prevention and Treatment |
| 02/24/09 | Congress Releases FY 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill, Which Includes Increased and Level Funding for Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Research Programming; Votes on the Package by Both the House and the Senate Are Expected Later this Week |