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NASAA Notes: September 2006

September
2006

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Legislative Update
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Thomas L. Birch
September 15, 2006

Legislative Update

Appropriations Bills Top Legislative Workload: Members of Congress returned to Capital Hill after Labor Day from almost six weeks of August recess to finish work on all the unresolved matters left from the current session.…
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Executive Director's Column
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AUTHOR:

Jonathan Katz
September 15, 2006

Executive Director's Column

During the upcoming NASAA Leadership Institute in Anchorage, Alaska, members will consider for approval the Strategic Plan that will guide the association’s activities for the next few years. I thank the many members who contributed…
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Did You Know?
September 15, 2006

Did You Know?

American Volunteerism is on the Rise The number of American volunteers increased from 59.5 million in 2002 to 65.4 million in 2005, according to a study from the Corporation for National and Community Service. At…
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Frequently Asked Questions
September 15, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying? Answer: Advocacy and lobbying are both integral parts of democracy in action. Advocacy encompasses arguing for a cause, sharing facts and information with elected officials and…
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