The purpose of the webinar was to better understand the importance of federal budget advocacy. The slides touch the principles of deficit reduction and our shared messaging strategy. The slides also connect you to resources to frame the conversations that need to happen in our communities and with lawmakers in the coming months.

1. “Deficit Reduction” isn’t going away. How do we hold safety net programs harmless? Featuring: Emily Campbell, Public Policy Fellow, Center for Community Solutions Wendy Patton, Senior Associate, Policy Matters Ohio (PMO) Cathy Levine, Executive Director, UHCAN Ohio, Co-Chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage Nora Nees, Director of Child and Senior Nutrition, Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF)

2. Emily Campbell The Center for Community Solutionsecampbell@CommunitySolutions.com

3. The budget process at the state and federal levels are both similar and different DIFFERENCES Ohio must balance its budget, the feds can run a deficit Ohio budgets for two years, the feds budget every year Ohio’s fiscal year runs July 1 – June 30, the federal fiscal year runs Oct 1– Sept 30 Ohio’s budget and appropriations are in one bill, the feds do them separately Ohio must meet it’s “deadline”, the feds can pass continuing resolutions SIMILARITIES Process begins with the introduction of executive budget in February Departments testify near the beginning of the process Committee activity is important There are multiple bills that comprise the budget The budgets are evaluated by a non-partisan legislative body (CRS for Fed, LSC for Ohio) Have a statutory “deadline”

4. Most of the federal budget goes toward defense, social security, and major health programs Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

5. Ohio has a powerful congressional delegation Republican Study Commission CHAIR: Jim Jordan (R-04) Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Rob Portman (R) Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-08) House Agriculture Committee Marcia Fudge (D-11) Jean Schmidt (R-02): CHAIR, Nutrition & Horticulture Subcommittee Senate Agriculture Committee Sherrod Brown (D): Nutrition Subcommittee CHAIR, Jobs, Rural Economic Growth & Energy Innovation Subcommittee House Appropriations Committee Marcy Kaptur (D-09): Agriculture Subcommittee, Transportation & HUD Subcommittee Senate Appropriations Committee Sherrod Brown (D): Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee House Budget Committee Tim Ryan (D-17) Marcy Kaptur (D-09): CHAIR, Nutrition & Horticulture House Education & Workforce Committee Dennis Kucinich (D-10): Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Sherrod Brown (D): Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Michael Turner (R-03) Dennis Kucinich (D-10) Jim Jordan (D-04): CHAIR, Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee Senate Budget Committee Rob Portman (R) House Ways & Means Committee Pat Tiberi (R-12) CHAIR, Subcommittee on Select Revenue House Energy & Commerce Committee Bob Latta (R-05): Health Subcommittee

6. Constituents and their representatives often have more influence than they realize. If your Member/Senator has not already arrived at a firm decision on an issue, how much influence might the following advocacy strategies directed to the Washington Office have on his/her decision? Source: Congressional Management Foundation

7. A few principles can provide a unified voice from Ohio’s advocates. Protect vulnerable populations No global spending caps Take a balanced approach

8. Federal Debt Ceiling Discussions and Ohio: Danger for Ohio’s critical services/ Pressing need for a balanced approach Wendy Patton, Policy Matters Ohio wpatton@policymattersohio.org

9. Joint Committee must find $1.2 trillion in additional deficit reduction. Threats: Massive cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and key economic security programs; Additional cuts in such key areas such as education, environmental protection, research, and veterans programs; Tax breaks for the wealthiest, special-interest tax breaks for the largest corporations protected at the expense of ordinary Americans; Increase in poverty and inequality, leaving millions of ordinary Americans struggling to make ends meet.

10. Federal spending in Ohio’s state safety net budgets Aging Alcohol and Drug Addiction Source: Policy Matters Ohio based on Ohio LSC Budget in Detail (with 2011 actual exp.)

11. Federal spending in Ohio’s state safety net budgets Developmental Disabilities Department of Health Source: Policy Matters Ohio based on Ohio LSC Budget in Detail (with 2011 actual exp.)

12. Federal spending in Ohio’s state safety net budgets Job & Family Services Department of Mental Health Source: Policy Matters Ohio based on Ohio LSC Budget in Detail (with 2011 actual exp.)

13. Three key messages to our legislators: Support a balanced approach to deficit reduction and shared sacrifice. Reducing the deficit without revenue savings would require massive cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and other key programs that provide economic security for millions of Americans while protecting tax cuts for millionaires and special interest tax breaks for powerful corporations and others with high-priced lobbyists. Deficit reduction should not increase poverty or worsen income inequality – a key tenet of the bipartisan Bowles-Simpson deficit reduction commission.

15. Medicare and Medicaid Under the Debt Ceiling Agreement Cathy LevineExecutive Director of UHCAN-Ohioand Co-Chair of Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage(614)-456-0060uhcanohio.org

20. Repeal of Maintenance of Effort requirement in the ACA (was earlier proposed in the State Flexibility Act)

22. Utilization of Affordable Care Act tools, such as “Health Homes” to coordinate care and improve outcomes.

23. But, MUST RAISE REVENUES OR THESE COST CUTS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT!Resources: The Insider (Community Catalyst); Say Ahhh! (Georgetown University Center for Children and Families); Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

27. Media

28. Showing upAll politics is local and your voice is powerful!

31. Tuesday, September 27th: Darke and Miami Counties

32. Wednesday, September 28th: Adams, Brown & Highland Counties

33. Thursday, September 29th: Gallia, Jackson, Vinton Counties

34. Friday, September 30th: Shelby, Logan Counties

35. Wednesday, October 19th: Hancock County

36. Friday, October 21st: Medina County

37. Date TBD:

38. Clark, Champaign & Logan

39. Licking County

40. Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry & Washington Counties

42. Unemployment

43. Gas Prices

45. Federal Commodities

47. State and Local Budget Cuts

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55. Oppose shifting costs to state and local government in Ohio. One-third of our state budget comes from the federal government.

56. Support fair, diverse, and stable revenues sufficient to fund these services and invest in Ohio’s future.

57. Communicate these concerns to Senator Portman and other members of the Super CommitteeTalking Points: http://advocatesforohio.org/perch/resources/TalkingPointsDebt-Reduction.pdf

59. For contact info of Ohio offices, click here: http://advocatesforohio.org/perch/resources/ContactingMembersofCongress.pdf

61. Wed, Aug 31, 3-3:30 pm: AOF Field Update Conference call with two staff members of the Coalition on Human Needs and check-ins from supporters across the state on public meetings

63. ArlocSherman (Expert, Center on Budget on Budget and Policy Priorities)Register Here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9JcjhLRFBMYmdmSGFzSFFDcGRjcEE6MQ

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