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Press Releases
New IRS Proposal for Tax Exempt Groups "Important First Step Against Abuse" Says League
The League of Women Voters of the U.S. today spoke out in support of the new notice of proposed rulemaking for non-profit, 501(c)(4) organizations announced last week by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
League of Women Voters Seeks to Intervene in Kobach v. EAC
We intervened in Kobach v. Election Assistance Commission, which concerns the documentary proof-of-citizenship requirement on the national mail-in voter registration application.
Money and Influence in American Politics Take Center Stage at Supreme Court
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case McCutcheon v. FEC, a case regarding contribution limits and corruption in campaign finance.
LWV Reacts to DOJ Lawsuit Challenging North Carolina Voter Suppression Law
Washington, D.C.  – The League of Women Voters is pleased that the U.S.
League of Women Voters Urges Presidential Commission on Election Administration to Support Five-Point Agenda
In a statement submitted before the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, the League of Women Voters of the United States urged the commission to improve the polling place experience.
Environmental and Progressive Groups Offer Strong Support for Obama Administration, EPA Proposal to Limit Carbon Pollution from New Power Plants
Following today’s EPA proposal of the first-ever national carbon pollution standards for new power plants, a coalition of environmental and progressive groups, supporting strong clean air standards, pledged their support for this important action.
League Praises Administration's Significant Step Against Climate Change
“We are quite pleased that today the President has taken the necessary steps to confront the greatest challenge of our lifetime: climate change,” said Elisabeth MacNamara, President of LWV.
League of Women Voters Co-hosts Major Voter Registration Event
On September 24, 2013, the League will celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) with a major voter registration event, featuring actress America Ferrera, in New York City's Bryant Park.
North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote
North Carolina Politicians Target College Students’ Right to Vote
LWV Reacts to DOJ Announcement on Texas Voter Photo ID Law
The League of Women Voters is pleased with today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that they are filing suit against the Texas voter photo ID law.

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