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from National FV: Congress is in recess until October 15. When they return, they  must  address FY 2020 appropriations, because the "continuing resolution" enacted last month expires on November 21. See  Short-Term Funding Bill Keeps Government Open, Also Includes Sound Provision Reducing Federal and State Medicaid Drug Costs  (Georgetown Center for Children and Families blog post, 10/3/19). There is still continued interest in addressing prescription drug prices and surprise medical billing. Those are both controversial issues, however, so it may be difficult to craft legislation that can get through Congress. More information about these issues can be found in the  October 3 Update .   With respect to  surprise medical bills , the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Richard Neal (D-MA), has  suggested  that Congress enact a law requiring the administration to undertake a "negotiated rulemaking process." Under such a plan, the administration w

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from IIDC: Siblings Perspectives: Some Guidelines for Parents Contributed by Marci Wheeler M.S.W. There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship. Living with a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder adds more significant and unique experiences to that relationship. Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children with disabilities it becomes very clear; when a child in the family has a disability, it affects the whole family. Also clear is that families and each member can be both strengthened and stressed from this situation. It is the degree of these conflicting effects that seem to vary from family to family and person to person. There are some factors that have been found to help strengthen families and minimize the stressors. This brief article is meant to arm you with important information and practical suggestions for helping and supporting siblings. Though limited research has been d

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