1. San Joaquin County Supervisors: Federal Update Paul Sweet NPS September 11, 2012

2. 112th Congress: Second Session, Overview Earmark ban continues Debt Ceiling agreement triggers sequester on Jan. 1, 2013 House FY13 Budget Resolution cut programs $28 billion below the Senate Continuing Resolution for FY 13 through next March

3. San Joaquin County Involvement in Federal Issues Meetings in Washington involving members of the Board and from County departments Letters to Delegation and Administration on pending policy issues Meetings in the County with Congressional and agency representatives to discuss local issues and projects

4. San Joaquin County Federal Priorities Veterans’ Affairs Facilities: Accelerating Construction at French Camp Health Care and Human Services: ACA, TANF, SNAP, CSBG, Emergency Care Agriculture: Reauthorization of Farm Bill

5. San Joaquin County Federal Priorities Community Development Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Public Safety and Emergency Services Water and Delta Issues Intergovernmental Coordination

6. JANUARY 1, 2013: The FISCAL CLIFF? ALL Tax Cuts Expire Employee Payroll Taxes Increase 2% Unemployment benefits end for 3 m. Sequestration – across the board cuts Medicare payments to doctors cut 1/3 And by February 15, 2013 the debt ceiling must be raised again…

7. Forecast for 2013 - More Deadlock? -New Government Officials -An Improving Economy? -More Intergovernmental Grants

8. Issues in 2013 Broad Tax Reforms Appropriation earmarks redux? Infrastructure Financing Affordable Care Act Implementation Immigration Reforms Entitlement reforms

9. Questions and Discussion Paul Sweet & Associates NPS2020@aol.com Tel: 202 246-2020