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Her lack of substantive education experience is cause for concern

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Get information about the orders and learn how NASW - and you - can respond

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Learn what NASW is doing to protect vulnerable populations affected by the orders, and how you can help

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Guardrails that keep out misinformation and disinformation have been removed

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There are concerns about Kennedy’s record on public health, vaccine policy, and adherence to evidence-based practices

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Among the almost 100 executive orders enacted during President Trump’s first day in office, the administration included an order that has rolled back all federal programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). That inclusion was a significant regression from the Biden administration’s approach to advancing racial equity and for remedying systemic racism.

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Donald Trump issued more than 100 Executive Orders (EOs) on January 20, the first day of his presidency.

Chief among them was a series of EOs dealing with immigration/migration which – in the opinion of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) – represent an unparalleled departure from the values, principles and policies that have long affirmed the United States as a nation that welcomes immigrants.

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022, marking a historic moment for health care affordability, clean energy investment, and economic equity. The law has benefited millions of Americans. From capping prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients to investing in renewable energy and reducing tax inequities, the IRA has been a lifeline for countless households.

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) urges Members of Congress to vote no on the Laken Riley Act. This bill would make accusations – and not just convictions – of minor and non-violent crimes to be deportable offenses.

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Carter's policies often aligned with the mission and values of social work

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