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Transportation Funding
Provide full funding for federal transportation programs that support bridges, roads, highways, transit and Amtrak, support funding that goes directly to local governments, and collaborate with local elected officials on the reauthorization of the surface transportation infrastructure program.
Transportation Issue Brief | Transportation & Infrastructure Policy
For more information contact Leslie Wollack at 202-626-3029, or wollack@nlc.org
Housing Finance Reform
In response to the mortgage foreclosure crisis, support legislation that would strengthen and stabilize America's housing finance system by reforming the mortgage process, curbing predatory lending, and providing foreclosure mitigation assistance.
Housing Finance Issue Brief | Housing & Community Development Policy
Letter to Rep. Barney Frank (03/05/08)
For more information contact Mike Wallace at 202-626-3025, or wallace@nlc.org
Public Safety
Restore and protect funding for proven public safety programs, including the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, Byrne Justice Assistance Grants, and other State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs, that are essential resources for preventing crime in local communities.
Public Safety Issue Brief | Public Safety Policy
For more information contact Mitch Herckis at 202-626-3124, or herckis@nlc.org
Immigration Reform
Enact comprehensive immigration reform that addresses border security; interior as well as workforce enforcement; guest workers; legalization of undocumented workers currently in the U.S.; and support for services provided by cities and towns.
Immigration Reform Issue Brief
For more information contact Leslie Wollack at 202-626-3029, or wollack@nlc.org
Collective Bargaining
Oppose any federal legislation that interferes with a municipal government’s right to determine for itself whether the conditions of employment for its employees shall be subject to collective bargaining.
Collective Bargaining Issue Brief | FAIR Policy (see Section 1.03)
For more information contact Neil Bomberg at 202-626-4024, or bomberg@nlc.org
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