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By Aniela Szymanski, Chief Policy Officer  The House of Representatives was not in session this past week, but the budget deadlines are fast approaching. Government agencies are already preparing for how they will respond if the March 8 deadline arrives with no federal funding in place.
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By: Garrett Briggs, Legislative Intern  On January 31, 2024, the House Armed Services Committee convened a Quality of Life Panel featuring senior enlisted officials discussing concerns such as military compensation, childcare, and recruitment. Enlisted officials highlighted the urgent need for compensation increases to address food shortages and childcare waitlists, emphasizing that improving these areas alongside recruitment initiatives is essential for sustaining a robust military force.
By Aniela Szymanski, Chief Policy Officer  Congress faces a looming deadline to pass funding bills or risk a government shutdown, prompting efforts by organizations like CWOAUSCG to advocate for legislation ensuring Coast Guard members' pay during potential shutdowns.
Challenges and Solutions in Supporting Military Survivors: Insights from Congressional Hearing2/15/2024 By: Aditi Sapru, Legislative Intern  The Congressional hearing on January 30, 2024, highlighted the complex challenges faced by the survivor community of military veterans and examined the Department of Veterans Affairs' initiatives to address their needs, revealing a pressing need for comprehensive reforms. Despite comprising only 1% of American families, survivors lack seamless access to healthcare and benefits, with their issues often considered a low priority. Proposed legislative actions, like the Survivors Benefits Delivery Improvement Act and the Prioritizing Veterans Survivors Act, aim to rectify these disparities and ensure equitable support for military survivors, emphasizing the urgency of addressing their needs promptly.
Register today for the 3rd Quarter Membership Meeting to be held in Los Angeles, CA aboard the USS Iowa (BB-61)   Hi, I am Aditi Sapru, an undergraduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I am currently double majoring in Economics and Political Science.
I am someone who is extremely interested in the legal space, whether it be through politics, law or other avenues like international relations. I look forward to gaining more real world experience through this internship, and learn more about the Coast Guard and its political position.  My name is Aspen Aldama, and I am an undergraduate student at the University of Redlands. Through the Johnston Program, I am studying concentrated areas of business administration, political science, public policy, and finance. I have always been enthralled by the policies that shape our political landscape and change the conversations that occur not only in public but with politicians and policy-makers. Thus, this internship is essential for me to further my knowledge and experience in understanding legislation, and to provide support for the Coast Guard. I look forward to working with a well-esteemed staff to make this happen.
 Hi there! My name is Garrett, and I am a senior at the University of Rochester pursuing a B.A. in political science. As a student, I have centered my studies on elections and campaigning. In particular, I have been interested in understanding current election laws and the motivations of voters. To that end, I am conducting research that seeks to analyze the effect of artificial intelligence disclaimers in political advertising on perceived voter credibility--a topic that puts me in the middle of my interests: campaigning and public opinion. Outside of research, I also have an interest in legislation, and I am excited to join the CWOA crew to gain more practical knowledge of the legislative process!
 Hello, I am Ariana Paydo, a first-year college student at Howard Community College in Maryland. I am dual majoring in political science and Russian with a minor in economics. I have a strong passion regarding the United States' relations with Russia and hope to see a better change.
 Hello my name is Olivia Samur. I am from Miami, Florida and am currently pursing a bachelor’s degree in economics. I am overjoyed for this opportunity to better help the CWOA!
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