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While not ideal by any stretch, the Fiscal Yeary 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, also known as an omnibus budget bill, does include an overall increase in funding to discretionary investments that matter to kids, when compared to FY13. Unfortunately, after adjusting for inflation and comparing to pre-sequester levels in 2012, this investment falls far short, reflecting a decline of nearly $2.1 billion. This analysis looks at overall funding levels, funding for individual policy areas, notable increases and decreases, new investments, and significant policy changes.