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Public health professionals can play a critical role in advocating for public health funding in the federal budget process. In this session, leading advocates for public health funding will discuss how the federal budget impacts our state and local public health agencies and nonprofit public health organizations. Speakers will encourage public health professionals at all levels to engage in advocacy in support of strong public health funding. Panelists will also explore the impact of the pending sequester (across-the-board cuts to public health funding) on the future of public health programs. The session will also provide legal guidance on actual and perceived funding restrictions for lobbying and other advocacy activities for nonprofit organizations, including those receiving federal funding.

Session Objectives: Describe at least 2 actual and perceived funding restrictions for lobbying and other advocacy activities for nonprofit organizations

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)