What the Spending Bill Actually Got Right

When it comes to the health and well-being of children and families, the omnibus spending bill signed by President Trump on Friday gets at least two things right. The bill enhances spending on opioid abuse and addiction treatment, and it increases funding for the child care development block grant. But by not doing the hard work of paying for the full cost of the bill, which authorizes $1.3 trillion of spending between now and September, Congress harms the country's financial health and jeopardizes future investments in children and families.