In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Tina Sherman Appointed as USBC Interim Executive Director 
  • New USBC Resource on The Distribution of Federal Funding for Breastfeeding
  • Donate to The USBC for a Chance to be Featured in "Spotlight on a Donor" Campaign
  • Weekly Wire Hiatus & USBC Office Closure for Thanksgiving
• International News
  • International Review of Paid Leave Policies
• National News
  • Birth & Breastfeeding Leadership Institute Fall 2023 Cohort Announced
  • Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Budget Update
  • Learning Bundles on Anti-Racism in Perinatal Health
  • NASEM Workshop on Supply Chain Disruptions
• State & Community News
  • Michigan Bill Introduced to Require Break Time for Nursing Workers
  • Louisiana Paid Leave Policy for State Government Employees To Take Effect in January
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Celebrating USBC Staff Promotions
  • Call for Stories on Access to Breast Pumps and Lactation Supplies
  • State of the Science Webinar on Public Policy and Breastfeeding
  • Jump-Start the Season of Giving at USBC
  • PUMP Act Know Your Rights Livestream Recording Now Available
• National News
  • Senate Passes Three-Bill Spending Package
  • MOMMIES Act Re-Introduced
  • Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act Introduced
  • Rapid Review Project Report on Human Milk Feeding Disparities
  • DOL Cost of Doing Nothing Report
• State & Community News
  • Michigan Bill Introduced to Exempt Lactation Supports from Sales Tax
• Action Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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In this issue:

• USBC Updates
  • Executive Director Transition Announcement
  • USBC Featured in W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Equity Spotlight
  • USBC Submits Letter for the Record for Senate Hearing on Paid Family and Medical Leave
  • USBC Joining PUMP Act Live Stream Hosted by the National WIC Association
  • SIDS Awareness Month Comes to a Close & Native American Heritage Month Begins
• National News
  • Call for Hospitals to Participate in CHAMPS National Hospitals Initiative
  • WIC Day of Action
  • Call for Committee Nominations for NASEM Study on Economic, Social, and Health Impact of Breastfeeding
  • NASEM Seeking Experts to Serve on Food and Nutrition Board
• State & Community News
  • Model Legislation for State Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
  • Massachusetts Bill Introduced to Require Insurer Coverage of Lactation Support and Supplies
  • Texas Bill Introduced to Provide Paid Parental Leave to School Employees
• Action Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Upcoming Events
• News & Views
• Journal Publications

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