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Allied Health in the 110th Congress
By John Colbert
Moss McGee Bradley and Colbert
810 First Street, NW Suite 530
Washington, DC 20002202-842-4723
www.mmbcpublicaffairs.com
What are you thoughts about Congress?
Are you satisfied with their performance?
32%
62%
29%
53%
24%
60%
Approve Disapprove
George W. Bush
Job Approval Ratings
Democrats in Congress
Republicans in Congress
Stronglydisapprove
46%
Stronglydisapprove
29%
Stronglydisapprove
32%
Voters Have High Disapproval of All the Players
In
47%
15%
38%
In next year’s Congressional election, are you more likely to vote for
the Democrat or the Republican?
DemocratRepublic
an
Undecided
+9
14%
34% 52%
Generally speaking, in whom do you have more
confidence to deal with the major issues facing the
country today?Democratsin
Congress
PresidentBush
Not sure
+18
In comparative terms, Democrats still have the high ground
2006 Elections – Democrats take control
Senate House Governors
Democrats
49 232 28
Republicans
49 203 22
Independents
2 0 0
Realities of TodayOptimism for the new Congress is fading. A minority of voters still express a wait-and-see attitude.Voters’ Concern is 2007 are similar to concerns in 2006:
Do Nothing CongressExtreme PartisanshipSpecial InterestsWaste, Fraud and AbuseOut of Touch
Message in 2006 – “CHANGE”Message in 2007 – “We are still waiting” or “Will the Democrats actually follow through?”
Realities of Today
Iraq – Over 70% of voters view war in Iraq as maintain number one issue. Two different areas of Concerns:
Anger over lack of progress, lack of mission and loss of life.
Frustration over cost in Iraq; unmet needs at home.
Realities of Today- Standoff over spending
Showdown over spending brewing between the President and Congress
Congressional Democrats are seeking to add $23 billion in funding for domestic programs
President Bush has threatened to veto every domestic spending bill that exceeds his funding request
Resolution of this standoff unclear
When you hear that President Bush will veto several of the Democrats’ appropriations bills for these reasons, who are you more inclined to side with on this issue?
Side with theDemocrats
Side with Pres. Bush
Much more26%
Much more25%
46%
40%
In veto fights over spending, voters initially the public is divided
When you hear that President Bush will veto several of the Democrats’ appropriations/spending bills, with
whom are you more inclined to side?
Side with theDemocrats
Side with Pres. Bush
Much more26%
Much more25%
46%40%
Initial Support
Side with theDemocrats
Side with Pres. Bush
Much more42%
Much more18%
57%
31%
Support after Arguments
+6+26
Making the Democratic case turns a narrow edge into a strong advantage
32%
37%
37%
37%
40%
40%
40%
40%
46%
Strongly agree with Democrats Somewhat agree with Democrats
$3.7 B more than Bush on veterans’ health
care$630M more than Bush
on highways/bridges=jo
bs$1 B more than Bush on
disease research$200 M more than Bush
on health care for uninsured
$35 B more than Bush on S-CHIP for uninsured
kids$2 B more than Bush on
homeland security$65 M more than Bush
on food/medicine safety
$1.5 B more than Bush on schools/Head Start$1.6 M more than Bush
on law enforcement/crime
74%
71%
68%
67%
65%
64%
63%
63%
63%
All voters
Voters side with Democrats over Bush on a wide range of specifics
2
7
9
12
17
18
18
19
21Invest in
America’s futureIt’s time to take care
of things at homeIt’s time to get our
priorities straightIt’s time to put
America firstPut America’s priorities first
Stop shortchangingAmerica for Iraq
Invest inAmerica’s prioritiesStop shortchanging
America
First things first
Focus group participants ranking each among top four choices:Of 33 total participants
Best rated slogans focus on investing in future, right priorities,
taking care of things at home
Republicans feel that they lost the election because they became the party of excess spending.
They are intent on reasserting themselves as the party of fiscal restraint.
Nothing tests as strongly among Republican voters as curbing excessive spending.
No incentive for the President to compromise
Democrats will complete their appropriations bills in the next month, with the Labor, HHS, and Education bill the first to be sent to the President.
A Presidential veto is a near certainty. Congress will attempt to override the Presidential
vetoes. This effort is unlikely to succeed, as only 10% of vetoes are overridden historically.
This showdown will continue until almost Christmas, when either an Omnibus Appropriations bill or a long term Continuing Resolution will be sent to the President.
A government shutdown is highly unlikely – it is not in either party’s interest.
Showdown likely
Democrats believe they have the upper hand as we approach the 2008 Elections
Democrats enjoy an average lead of 12 points in the generic presidential race (51-39)Democrats enjoy a 9 point lead in generic congressional ballotingLikely voters favor DemocratsIndependents favor Democrats by 19 points (President), 14 points (Congress)Twelve Republican retirements in the House, only two Democrats voluntarily leaving, both to run for the SenateAlmost twice as many Republican Senators up for re-election this cycle, four are vulnerable and three additional Republican seats are open due to retirements.
However, it is too early to predict victory at this point -- and Democrats must prove that they can pass the audition the 2006 election provided and can run the government effectively
Too early to predict the outcome for 2008
Broadening funding opportunitiesDepartment of Labor fundingWorkforce Investment Act
reauthorizationHigher Education Act
ReauthorizationLabor-HHS Appropriations HRSA
Section 755 funding for Allied Health Programs
What are we doing to help ASAPH in Washington?
S. 605 the Allied Health Reinvestment Act
Senator Cantwell sponsored
Ongoing effort – Republican cosponsor
What are we doing to help ASAPH in Washington?
Focus today – making connections to the workforce system
Umbrella law for job training programs
Funding provided by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration
$3.4 billion in annual formula funding – at least 40% of the overall funding used for job training
- Three funding Streams -• Adults• Dislocated (laid off) workers• Youth – ages 16-24
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding
States keep 15% from all formula funding streams.
State has broad choices in how to spend this funding – overseen by State Workforce Investment Boards (SWIB)
SWIB required to have a business majority and SWIB members are appointed by the Governor. Representatives include elected officials, government agencies, labor, and experienced service providers
Focused on addressing state workforce development needs
WIA formula funding – State funding
Locals allocated roughly 85% of all formula funding
The allocation of this funding is overseen by local Workforce Investment Boards (WIB)
Over 600 local WIB’s across the nation
WIB’s are also business majority with a Chair from the business community
WIA formula funding – local funding
WIB members are appointed by local elected officials with criteria set by the Governor.
Must be business majority and include labor organizations, local governmental partners, Community Based Organizations, disabilities, veterans, and education officials
Local WIB’s
Meet the job training demands of the local economy
Oversee operations of their One Stop career centers
Select training providers
WIB focus
Most training currently performed by community colleges.
Very little engagement by four year institutions – DOL would like to have more training performed by four year institutions.
This provides a real opportunity for ASAHP members.
The key will be making the connection to your local workforce board.
WIA training providers