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League Urges House to Support Cap of Greenhouse Gasses
January 15, 2009
TO: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
FROM: Mary G. Wilson, President
RE: Climate and Energy Policy
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#15: What Do You Have to Do to Develop Other Leaders?
Over the years, I have visited Leagues that make you want to join, and Leagues that make you want to head for the nearest exit. Of course, these Leagues change all the time, and it will depend upon their leaders which kind they are. With all of the responsibilities League leaders have, and I might add do so well, there is one that is lacking from many. Can you guess what this is?...
So few really know how to identify and train potential leaders and foster a team!
Why should you spend time on developing leaders?
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League and Partners Urge Speaker Pelosi to Bring DC Voting Rights to the Floor
January 14, 2009
Dear Speaker Pelosi:
On behalf of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) and undersigned individual organizations, we are writing to ask you to bring H.R. 157, the “District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act,” (“DC VRA”) to a vote as soon as possible. Before Congress begins to consider an economic recovery package and many other proposals that so greatly affect our nation’s future, it should assure the citizens of Washington, DC and Utah that Congress is committed to giving them a fair and equal voice.
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League Urges House to Reauthorize SCHIP
January 12, 2009
To: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
From: Mary G. Wilson, President
Re: SCHIP Reauthorization
The League of Women Voters urges you to support reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) when it comes to the House floor for a vote. In the years since Congress first passed SCHIP, the program has provided access to health care coverage to six million low-income children. However, there are still over nine million children who remain uninsured.
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#14: Succession Planning
How can you be sure that your League will be in good hands when you go off board? If you are truly a good leader then you should be prepared!
Create a succession plan that proactively deals with all the things you (or the board) are scared might happen when you leave.
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#13: Last Minute Christmas Gift!
Dear League Friends,
Here a great idea for a last minute gift!
Wishing you great joy this holiday season and success with every endeavor.
A Gift of Membership
In the
League of Women Voters
Is Given to You
From:____________________________________
You are hereby entitled to the following:
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#12: What Makes A League Soar!
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of this cycle?
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A Guide to Conducting the Congressional Meeting
A GUIDE TO CONDUCTING THE CONGRESSIONAL MEETING
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Congressional Meeting Questions - 112th Congress
Congressional Interview Questions
112th Congress
Questions
1. Do you support efforts to increase transparency and provide more information to the public through such steps as requiring disclosure and quick reporting of all election-related spending?
2. What can you do to help improve civic discourse and reduce the level of rancor and partisan bickering in national politics?
3. What are your major priorities for the 112th Congress?
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Staying Warm and Living Green
By Eleanor Revelle (LWVIL and LWVUS Climate Change Task Force Member)
When colder weather strikes, heating bills start to climb. Not only is that hard on the checkbook; it also means increased greenhouse gas emissions. What is a thrifty, ecologically-minded person to do?