The budget session is always intense and often goes to the wire; 2007 General Assembly lived up to the tradition. In addition to the budget, The General Assembly addressed several significant public policy issues. Positive incremental changes in some social programs were approved but there were disappointments in several areas also. Each session provides a mixed result from the Conference’s perspective. ICC is grateful for the involvement and support of the I-CAN network. The Conference can bring the message but it is the echo of the network that makes the difference. Thanks for taking part in this complex and lengthy process.  What follows is a review of the major issues that ICC covered. Read More...