New Congressional City Conference Speakers Announced
Three Obama Cabinet Secretaries, Sen. John McCain and other elected officials will join the line-up of already announced speakers at NLC’s annual legislative conference in Washington.
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Local Leaders Oppose Move to Cap Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds
NLC, along with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Counties (NACo) called on Congress and the Administration to reject any proposals to hamstring the financing of local infrastructure projects by changing the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
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The Drumbeat for Federal Action to Enact Federal Immigration
As the policy debate around immigration continues in Washington, next month’s conference will offer the opportunity to hear more about this pressing topic through programs and speakers.
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NLC Tells Congress to Address Aging Water Infrastructure, Financing Needs
In a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Environment and Economy, Michael Sesma, Council Member from Gaithersburg, MD testified that the nation's water infrastructure is aging and that cities face a backlog of projects and funding challenges that were made worse by the economic downturn.
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Apply Now for Leadership Academies on Reducing Child Hunger
With a $1.5 million grant from The Walmart Foundation, NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families has launched the second phase of a national initiative to reduce childhood hunger by expanding participation in federally-subsidized afterschool and summer meals programs.
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Fault Doesn’t Matter: Fix Sequestration Before Too Much Harm Is Done
NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, AZ issued a response to sequestration going into effect today, admonishing Washington for choosing a take it or leave it approach over good governance.
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NLC Calls on Congress to End the Online Sales Tax 'Break'
After bipartisan legislation was introduced in both Houses of Congress to end the online sales tax 'break,' NLC asked lawmakers to act on a fast tract for approval, after similar bills languished in past sessions of Congress.
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Request for Proposals to Receive Assistance in Promoting Black Male Achievement
City officials are invited to apply for a new, 16-month technical assistance initiative focused on improving education, work and family outcomes for black men and boys.
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NLC Supports National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation
Beginning April 1, cities across the country will compete in the 2nd Annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Presented by the Wyland Foundation, the month-long challenge asks city leaders and their residents to pledge to conserve water.
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