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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009My mother-in-law was talking about this happening at her school in Minnesota. We were amazed at all the reshuffling and rescheduling that switching to a 4-day week would entail – not only obvious school-related events, but trickling down into the family and community.
Schools revamp schedules to save money
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Should the Fed Gov. expand volunteer programs?
Monday, March 23rd, 2009I think this would provide incentive to people who would otherwise flip-flop about volunteering. I have had wonderful experiences with the Americorps volunteers at Mullanphy school and would love to see the program expand.
from Congress.org
Following President Barack Obama’s call for more volunteerism and public service, Congress is considering a bill this week that would encourage [...]
Business, unions swarm Hill – Glenn Thrush – POLITICO.com
Monday, March 9th, 2009Mary L. Landrieu wavers on supporting the Employee Free Choice Act.
The Employee Free Choice Act’s fate increasingly hinges on Sens. Blanche L. Lincoln (D-Ark.) and Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.) — two wavering moderates who would love to dodge the controversy.
As Big Labor and Big Business gird for a free-for-all on the Employee Free Choice Act, [...]
How Congressman Carnahan voted
Monday, March 9th, 2009Click on title to view Cong. Carnahan’s vote on the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 and the Making further continuing appropriations for FY2009
This Week in Congress
Monday, March 9th, 2009Click on title to read pending legislation from our US Congress
Congresswoman Schakowsky: Pushing for More After the Lily Ledbetter Act
Sunday, March 1st, 2009February 23,2009 – by Allison Stevens, Washington Bureau Chief, Women’s ENews
Rep. Jan Schakowsky is hoping for a “big change moment” to tackle women’s concerns.
WASHINGTON (WOMENSENEWS)–In June, Michelle Obama made a last-minute decision to take time out of her campaign schedule to speak at the annual fundraising luncheon for the National Partnership for Women and Families, [...]
Liberal Groups Are Flexing New Muscle in Lobby Wars – NYTimes.com
Sunday, March 1st, 2009WASHINGTON — When Newt Gingrich’s Congress was moving full-speed in its efforts to shrink the government more than a dozen years ago, Ralph G. Neas, an indefatigable champion of liberal causes, threw up his hands and declared that his side had been outmaneuvered.
via Liberal Groups Are Flexing New Muscle in Lobby Wars – NYTimes.com.
